Hypercorrection: Definition and Examples

Hypercorrection: Definition and Examples

Do you ever find yourself reaching for a word that you’re not really sure how to use, but it sounds more intellectual so you go for it? Many of us have made such hypercorrections before, when we incorrectly used a term or phrase that we thought sounded right,...
Abbreviations: When and How to Shorten Your Words

Abbreviations: When and How to Shorten Your Words

Abbreviations are shortened forms of words and phrases. We often use them to streamline our writing, and they’re particularly useful when replacing long or cumbersome words and phrases that make sentences harder to read. Always keep in mind that there’s a...
The Question Mark:  Everything You Should Know

The Question Mark: Everything You Should Know

Proper punctuation helps your readers understand what you mean in your writing. It’s remarkable how these tiny marks, such as a comma or period, can completely change a sentence’s tone, meaning, and cadence. The question mark (?) is one of the most common...