Grammar Tips - Page 9
- Should I Use Will or Would in an If-Clause?Many writers wonder if it’s equally correct to use “will” or “would” in an if-clause. The short answer is no, but there are...March 28, 2017
- Sequence of Tenses–Grammar RulesThe rules governing verb tenses are dictated by logic; an action in the future obviously cannot happen before an action in the...March 28, 2017
- Qualifiers: Rules and ExamplesWhat is qualifier? A qualifier is a word that limits or enhances another word’s meaning. Qualifiers affect the certainty and...March 21, 2017
- Mixed ConstructionsA mixed construction is a sentence with incompatible elements that begins with one type of structure and shifts to another type...March 21, 2017
Why Grammar Matters in Your Content MarketingIf you’re trying to market your brand or sell a product, a grammatical mistake or typo can hold you back from success. Find out...February 26, 2017- Spelling Words With Double ConsonantsDouble consonants are frequently found in words that have a suffix added to them. Even though there’s only one syllable...January 20, 2017
- Indefinite Articles: A and AnIndefinite articles are used when we are referring to an unspecified thing or quantity. We use them when we don’t know (or don’t...January 9, 2017
- Geographical Use of the Definite Article, TheEnglish uses the definite article, the, in front of some geographical names but not in front of others. Geographical Use of the...January 4, 2017
- Misspell or Mispell—Which Is Correct?Misspell is the correct spelling. Mispell is a common error. The past tense of misspell is misspelled in American English....December 17, 2016
- Occurred, Occured, or Ocurred—Which Spelling Is Right?Spelling words isn’t always easy, especially when they contain double letters. In this case, the correct spelling is occurred....November 29, 2016