by Kaelyn Barron
The idea of a singular they might sound strange—after all, who could “they” possibly refer to, if not two or more people? But if you think about it, the singular they has actually been around for quite a while. Take, for example, the statement,...
by Kaelyn Barron
Capital and capitol are separated by just one vowel, and although they tend to overlap in some contexts (like the capitol building being located in the capital city), the two words carry quite different meanings. In order to avoid confusion in your writing, it’s...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Modifiers can add greater detail and clarification to sentences, which is usually a great help to readers.However, when used incorrectly, modifiers can actually cause confusion and do more harm than good. That’s why using modifiers properly—and avoiding the...
by Joana Regulacion
Tuning out the rest of the world and tuning into your favorite song or movie can be incredibly relaxing, especially after a long day. But if you can still hear the person beside you talking on the phone about the guy she’s dating, your experience is likely to be...
by Kaelyn Barron
Some words look very similar, but are spelled a little differently, like compliment and complement. Others sound the same, like their and they’re, but have completely different meanings. And some words are spelled and pronounced exactly the same, but are...
