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One of the most significant shifts is the acceptance of they as a singular pronoun. It replaces clunky constructions like he or she and is both grammatically sound and inclusive. Think: “Each person ...
Students stress over grades and primp communication skills all in hopes of preparing for the future, but staying up-to-date on grammar rules as they evolve can be a difficult task. Christopher Rogers, ...
English grammar plays a vital role in effective communication and language mastery. Whether you’re a native speaker or learning English as a second language, understanding and applying grammar rules ...
If you’ve ever been cited for breaking traditional grammar rules you will rejoice at the publication of The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (Cambridge University Press, 2002). Coauthor and ...
High school students who plan to take the ACT must first master a number of grammatical rules for the English section. For many students, grammar is a dreaded subject, but it is a central portion of ...
In a post a year ago I presented an inventory of some of the major bogus rules of English grammar and usage. They are also the subject of a series of short videos I am making at baltimoresun.com. But ...
English grammar, beloved by sticklers, is also feared by non-native speakers. Many of its idiosyncrasies can turn into traps even for the most confident users. But some of the most binding rules in ...
Capitalization is one of the most basic yet most commonly ignored rules in English grammar. Many students lose marks in exams not because their answers are wrong, but because they forget to use ...
Do you remember being taught you should never start your sentences with "And" or "But"? What if I told you that your teachers were wrong and there are lots of other so-called grammar rules that we've ...