Commonly Confused Words: Adverse vs. Averse
Although I got my undergraduate degree in English education, I am often averse to openly correcting people’s grammar. In the…
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Simile Definition 101: Bold as Brass and Sweeter Than Sugar
I grew up in Bloomington, Illinois, the home of State Farm Insurance. Living in the shadow of its worldwide headquarters…
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Are Colors Nouns or Adjectives?
Are colors nouns that name specific objects, or are they adjectives that describe the quality of objects? Colors are versatile,…
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Is “Really” an Adjective or an Adverb?
Sometimes you really want to know something—like, will it rain tomorrow? What is the origin of pancakes? Or is the…
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Gender-Neutral Language 101: Inclusive Writing for All Genders
Gender-neutral language is quickly becoming the standard for professional and academic settings. It’s even making headway in everyday speech. However,…
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Commonly Confused Words: Capital vs. Capitol
While on vacation, have you ever had the capital idea to visit your nation’s capitol building and wander around the…
