8 Capitalization Rules
The rules of capitalization have changed over time.
Modern capitalization rules are much more restrictive, but also have tons of weird exceptions. Here are eight capitalization rules you should know.
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Hypercorrection
English grammar has a lot of conflicting rules, in part, because it borrows from so many languages.
Those conflicting rules can sometimes lead us to overcorrect or hypercorrect when writing or speaking.
Here are some common hypercorrections and learn how to avoid them.
10 Most Confusing Grammar Rules
We’ve rounded up the 10 most confusing English grammar rules and provided some quick tips that you’ll always remember.
Do You Know When to Use “Which” or “That”?
It’s hard to know when to use ‘which’ or ‘that’— in part because we used them interchangeably until the 1700s.
Heteronyms
Have you ever heard of “heteronyms”? They’re words that are spelled the same, but pronounced differently.
15 Clichés To Avoid With a Ten Foot Pole
Trite, hackneyed, tired — there are plenty of words to describe an overuse of clichés in your writing or speech. While they can be an easy way to express yourself, more often than not they’re a crutch, a sign of linguistic laziness.
Commas, Parentheses, and Em Dashes
Short sentences are great. They’re generally easier to read. However, sometimes a side comment is needed to drive a point home — you know what we mean?
