In response to my column highlighting amusing errors, a reader questioned my emphasis on proper grammar. "I enjoy reading your column," he wrote, "and I do try to write succinctly. However, in this ...

I recently read an obituary for the once-ravishing Maureen O’Hara, a veteran actress whose career spanned seven decades. Her sage advice, words of wisdom to young performers: “If you really want [the ...

Understanding how to use English articles correctly is essential for learners aiming to improve their fluency. This guide explains the proper use of indefinite articles "a" and "an" for general, ...

I LOVED, loved Joan Wickersham’s column, “Navigating the grammatical thicket” (Op-ed, Feb. 22). I will never forget learning grammar lessons. In the 1960s, I was a student at the Silver Bluff ...