Grammar
Take a deep dive into all things grammar! From run-on sentences to misplaced modifiers, to capitalization and coordinating conjunctions, we've got all your grammar questions covered.
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A Complete Guide to Subject and Object Pronouns
A Complete Guide to Subject and Object Pronouns
Jun 26, 2023
Without subject and object pronouns, we would find communication very difficult. But despite the importance of these elements of language, they can still trip up many writers – and editors too! In our complete guide to subject and object pronouns, we explain how these words work. We’ll help you banish the confusion between I and […]
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How to Fix a Run-On Sentence
How to Fix a Run-On Sentence
Jun 19, 2023
As an editor or proofreader, knowing how to fix a run-on sentence is essential. Have you ever encountered sentences that seem to go on and on forever? Or read whole paragraphs consisting of only one or two sentences? While varying sentence length can be important, a common mistake many people make is writing run-on sentences. […]
What Are Concrete and Abstract Nouns?
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Fewer vs. Less: Which Is Correct?
May 08, 2023
If you spotted four grammatical mistakes in one document and three in another, are there less errors or fewer? “Fewer” and “less” have been tripping up writers and editors alike since their introduction. But these two adjectives aren’t as indistinguishable as they might first seem. Read on to discover the difference between “fewer” and “less”, […]
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A Complete Guide to First, Second, and Third Person
May 01, 2023
The first, second, and third persons are present in all forms of writing in English. But what, exactly, do these terms refer to? In our complete guide, we cover everything you need to know about first-, second-, and third-person points of view. What Are First, Second, and Third Person? We use the terms first person, […]
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What Is the Difference Between e.g. and i.e.?
Apr 24, 2023
If you’ve spotted the Latin abbreviations e.g. and i.e. in a sentence, you may have wondered what they mean. While they may appear to mean the same thing initially (in fact, people often mix them up), subtle yet important differences actually exist between them. Keep reading to learn more about how to differentiate e.g. from […]
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What Is the Difference Between Affect and Effect?
Apr 17, 2023
Affect and effect are examples of homophones – two words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. People frequently confuse the two words because we often use affect and effect in similar contexts. This blog post will explore the difference between affect and effect and help you know which one to use – […]
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Who vs. That: What’s the Difference?
Mar 27, 2023
Although we often replace who with that and vice versa, specific usage rules apply to these words. This blog post will help you understand those rules and provide examples for how to use them. Who vs. That Who and that are relative pronouns. This means we use them to introduce a dependent clause (also known […]
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How to Use Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions
Mar 20, 2023
Coordinating conjunctions can be confusing for new proofreaders, especially when commas are involved. We’re here to make things clear for you with our guide to using commas with coordinating conjunctions. What Are Coordinating Conjunctions? Coordinating conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or clauses together. We have seven coordinating conjunctions in English, which can be […]
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What Are Dependent and Independent Clauses?
What Are Dependent and Independent Clauses?
Mar 18, 2023
Understanding independent and dependent clauses is essential to writing and editing – but how exactly are they different? And how should you punctuate sentences with independent and dependent clauses? We’ve got the answers! Keep reading to learn what makes a clause independent or dependent and how to write both correctly. What Is a Clause? A […]
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Such As vs. Like: What’s the Difference?
Such As vs. Like: What’s the Difference?
Feb 13, 2023
While they may seem interchangeable, the terms “such as” and “like” actually have different meanings and are used in different ways. While “like” is used to compare things with similar characteristics, “such as” is used to introduce specific examples. In this blog post, we’ll explore how and when to use these two terms and what […]
