It’s Alive—or Is It? Using the Relative Pronouns Who and That
Learn when to use the relative pronouns who and that Read More
Learn when to use the relative pronouns who and that Read More
An MLA editor addresses five common grammar questions Read More
Pronouns ending with -self are often used incorrectly. This post explains how to use them. Read More
Writers often misuse the term versus Read More
Words should suit the context and purpose of a piece of writing Read More
The MLA recommends restricting the use of impact as a verb . . . Read More
Chances are, you've begun many sentences with This Read More
In its publications the MLA follows Merriam-Webster, allowing the inflected forms emeritus to refer to a man or woman, emerita to refer to a woman, and emeriti… Read More
In most cases, you need not use a comma before too at the end of a sentence or commas around it midsentence: She likes chocolate chip… Read More
The general guideline is to use the percentage symbol with numerals and to use the word percent with spelled-out numbers. In statistical copy that calls… Read More