A fragment resembles a sentence in two ways. Both groups of words begin with a capital letter and conclude with an end mark—usually a … More
Tag: English language
🔤 Grammar Tip: Cut, Cut, Cut!
Omit Needless Words Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for … More
🔤 Grammar Tip: Are You “Anxious?”
Anxious: Full of mental distress because of apprehension of danger or misfortune [in effect, seeking to avoid] (We were anxious … More
🔤 Grammar Tip: Discuss What?
The Long Way Is Around Around. Don’t have a discussion around an issue; have a discussion about an issue.
🔤 Grammar Tip: Active or Passive Voice?
Verbs in the active voice show the subject acting. Verbs in the passive voice show something else acting on the … More
🔤 Grammar Tip: Ever Misplace a Modifier?
A misplaced modifier is simply a word or phrase describing something but not placed near enough the word it is … More
🔤 Grammar Tip: Are Our Ideas 180 or 360 Degrees Opposed?
When you turn 360 degrees you’ve completed a circle and are back where you started. So if you want to … More
🔤 Grammar Tip: Shall I?
“When is it appropriate to use the word “shall?”
🔤 Grammar Tip: Thinking About a Dash?
“Dashes, when used sparingly and correctly, can be used to make . . .”
🔤 Grammar Tip: Use a Comma of Semicolon
Semicolon vs. comma Generally, I prefer two short sentences to one long one. Still, if you must use a semicolon, you’ll … More