by Kaelyn Barron
Sometimes, the most riveting stories aren’t fictional at all. Indeed, reading about history can be just as thrilling as watching an action film or drama! Most importantly, though, understanding the past can help us to avoid some of the same mistakes in our...
by Kaelyn Barron
You most likely learned the difference between proper nouns and common nouns back in grade school, but did you know that there are other categories for nouns as well? Let’s take a look at the difference between concrete and abstract nouns, two groups that are...
by Kaelyn Barron
In writing, it’s sometimes helpful to include several pieces of information in one sentence. After all, if every fact had to have its own short, simple sentence, your writing would lack variety and make for a pretty dull reading experience. That’s why in...
by Kaelyn Barron |
You’ve probably seen the letters “PS” added to the end of some letters or emails, with a little extra bit of information or commentary attached. But in the age of emails, texts, and instant messaging, is a “PS” even necessary? And what do...
by Kaelyn Barron
You don’t need to plan a trip to Athens or Santorini to put your knowledge of Greek roots to use. In fact, being familiar with both Greek and Latin Roots can help you to better understand your own language, even when it comes to words you’ve never heard...
