Appositives: What Is an Appositive Phrase?
When I taught English grammar to college freshmen, one of my favorite lessons was on the appositive and the appositive…
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What Is a Prepositional Phrase? An Explanation With Examples
I like to imagine prepositions as little grammatical bridges; they are the structures that connect one element of a sentence…
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Commonly Confused Words: En Dash Vs. Em Dash
I was thrilled beyond measure when I discovered the meaning behind the terms “em” and “en” while researching this article.…
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Commonly Confused Words: Through Vs. Thru Vs. Threw
“Over the river and thru the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go….” Did you notice anything strange about that last sentence, besides…
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Commonly Confused Words: Homonym Vs. Homophone
One of the first spelling lessons that was taught in grade school was to simply sound it out. It’s a…
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How To Use Courtesy Titles in AP Style
When I worked as a public school educator, students would address me, depending on their grade level, as Mr. Fung,…
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How To Use Religious Titles in AP Style
The first time I was assigned to write a piece involving a religious organization, I took extra care to research…
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Commonly Confused Words: Camaraderie vs. Comradery
There are many ways to express the feelings of closeness we have for each other. I would definitely say there…
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She, He, They, Xe: Learn All Pronouns for Genders
When you learned about pronouns in grammar school, you probably didn’t think they’d play a role in everyday life. However, as…
