Spelling Rules (It Really Does.)
Spelling rules in English can be challenging and confusing. There are a few rules to follow as well as some important exceptions to remember.
Something About You and I
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Punctuation Is a Sign of Respect
Punctuation provides structure and organization to written language. Has your smartphone gotten you into bad habits where it comes to punctuation? If the answer is yes, then your reader can think one of two things: The writer doesn’t know any better, and this is the best s/he could do; The writer does know better, and […]
What Every Sentence Has: Subject and Verb
One of the basic aspects of proper sentence structure is ensuring the correct agreement between the subject and verb.
Grammar Costs: The Price of (Un)Clear Communications
Grammar Costs Time and MONEY Some experts estimate that the US economy wastes $75 billion annually because of poor English skills. Others say that 80 percent of corporate waste can be tied directly to ineffective communications. A lot of focus has been put on speaking skills, because really, who writes anymore, right? Well, if you […]
Whom Are You Going To Call?
Using Who or Whom when writing. WHO or WHOM? We all know that there’s a difference between when to use WHO or when to use WHOM. But could you explain what to do? The confusion between who and whom when writing is an issue that many people struggle with. As language evolves, common every day speech is much more forgiving on the usage of […]
Linguistic Precision
Linguistic Precision = Less Explaining Later “If you want to try a good dish at the restaurant, order the ‘Linguistic Precision.’ It’s not bad!” What does “good” really mean here? What does “bad” mean? Help your audience. Choose exact words to express your idea. That’s linguistic precision. “Nice,” “good,” and “bad” are vaguedescriptive words. They don’t tell […]
Elevate Your (Writing) Style
Having a higher-level writing style means being formal. Formal writing (following form, custom, rule) shows the highest degree of respect for the audience.