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Me Either vs. Me Neither
Since when has Grammar Minute been an opinion show? Since we started talking about "me either" vs. "me neither!"
Toward or Towards?
What should you do about those pesky words that sometimes seem to be spelled with "s" but sometimes go without? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Based On vs. Based Off
Where's your grammatical foundation - and how solid is it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)
It's National Coffee Day ... at least, it was the day I recorded this episode. You may not be sure how grammar and coffee are related, but you can find out on today's ...
The Golden Rule of Commas
Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What's an Interrobang ‽
Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
How to Answer "How Are You?"
I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impre...
Words That Don't Exist (So Don't Use Them)
Are there any common words you've been using that actually don't exist? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Sin of Irregardless - Why It's Wrong
You probably already know this word is a travesty, but why? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters
Depending on the font you're using, ' and ' don't actually mean the same thing. Find out why you should care (a little bit) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the Difference?
Hint: This episode may help you impress your geology professor, if you have one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Each Other vs. One Another
When my cats and I have a staring competition, are we looking at one another or each other? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)
If you're not careful, you could ... lose? Loose? something important!
Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)
Here's your biweekly (ha!) reminder from Grammar Minute that you, too, can be smarter than big name companies. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives
This will never not be one of my favorite topics. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Adverbs vs. Adjectives
Dot your "i," cross your "t," and don't forget to write "ly." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Run-On Sentences
We're pretty sure the national park service didn't really mean for hunters to shoot pedestrians. Or did they? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Adjective Verbs
"Tables are for eating customers only." Are you ... sure about that? Find out what went wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Book Titles: Underline, Quotes, or Italics?
If you're reading a great book that all your friends are now required to enjoy, too, how should you punctuate the title? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Time Should You Show Up for "Supper?"
If your friend invites you over for supper, do you know what time to show up? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Waiting For vs. Waiting On
Are you waiting on or for your Amazon package? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
There, Their, They're - Part III
There are only so many different ways to spell "their." Find out if they're your kryptonite on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Their, They're (Part II)
There's a lot going on this episode of Grammar Minute ...
They're, Their - Part I
Their, they're, there - what's a writer to do? Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Catching Tiny Grammar Mistakes (Part II)
What if you're writing an email and you only get one draft to show off your most professional grammar knowledge? Learn some quick editing techniques that can help on t...
Catching Tiny Grammar Mistakes (Part I)
When you're writing something that requires multiple drafts, how do you slow yourself down enough to catch the little mistakes? Learn the best technique I've developed...
"Lay" vs. "Lie" - A Topic I've Been Avoiding
Okay, it's not THAT hard, but even seasoned writers often get this one wrong. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Weird English Words (For Decoration Only)
Hint: Don't use these words in your next English paper. Find out what they are on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Flip Phones and Text Abbreviations - Are They Still Appropriate?
When are text abbreviations OK? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Creating Emphasis Without Quotation Marks
Last week (and on Instagram) I recommended against using quotation marks to express emphasis. Here's what you should do instead - on this week's episode of Grammar Min...