Reddit Users Asked to Name Most Annoying Grammar Mistakes
A recent post over at the social media platform Reddit set out to identify English's most annoying grammar mistakes. Here are the standouts.
A recent post over at the social media platform Reddit set out to identify English's most annoying grammar mistakes. Here are the standouts.
A member of grammar group I belong to recently posted a screengrab of a double contraction. Are they allowed in grammar?
We constantly see apostrophes used incorrectly to indicate plurals. But do you say Do's or Dos for the opposite don'ts?
This week, I pay tribute to an apostrophe warrior who fought a good fight to make people stop abusing the poor punctuation mark.
Compound Possessives often create confusion as people try to successfully construct a grammatically correct sentence. Here's how to do it.
People are thinking romance for their Valentines this week. But when talking about Valentine's Day, don't forget that little mark.
At 96, the man who created the Apostrophe Protection Society says it's time to shut down his fight for the proper use of the mark.
Fans of Taylor Swift say some of the shirts they've purchased feature printed lyrics from one of her songs...but some contain an embarrassing typo!
When you write about grammar, there are certain topics you feel you must address from time to time...like how to make words plural!
Every time another new year rolls around, it becomes clear that people need a refresher on how to write references to the day.
'Tis the season to struggle with the rule about how to make your last name plural as you send out your family Christmas cards. It's easier than you think.
Apostrophes definitely have their place in grammar, but in almost no case at all is turning something from singular to plural among them.
There's an easy way to tell whether you should write Let's or Lets, so it's time to help alleviate some of the confusion over these two lookalikes.
The Associated Press recently provided updates to its official writing rules relating to the use of apostrophes in news writing.
If you misplaced the apostrophe in 'Mother's Day,' you have the chance to redeem yourself with Father's Day next month.
If you ask people to list their biggest grammar pet peeve is, mistakes in whether to use it's or its...
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