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13 Words You Will Never Hear the Royal Family Say
Some terms are considered too improper to be spoken by royalty. In her book Watching the English, social anthropologist Kate...
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Than vs. Then: What’s the Difference?
They might sound and look almost the same, but these two words have two very different meanings.
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Can You Pass This High School Grammar Test?
English grammar rules can certainly be confusing. You probably use them nearly every day without even thinking about it, but...
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14 Tricky Crossword Puzzle Clues That’ll Leave You Stumped
Ready for a challenge? These prime examples of wordplay and crossword lingo will give your brain a workout.
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Here’s Why Lefties Used to Be Retrained to Use Their Right Hand
Many natural-born lefties were forced into becoming righties throughout the course of history—and in some countries, they still are.
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What Is the Oxford Comma—And Why Can’t the Grammar World Agree on Whether to Use It?
Who gives a darn about an Oxford comma?
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This Is the Correct Way to Pronounce Gyro
Now you can order one with confidence.
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Anytime vs. Any Time: How to Tell the Difference
Anytime you're confused about this rule, here's how to correctly use each phrase.
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Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy! Questions About Words?
Jeopardy! phenom James Holzhauer parlayed his smarts and gambling skills to be correct 97 percent of the time he answered...
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14 Overused Words That Have Lost Their Meaning Over Time
Thanks to the evolution of language, technology, and lots of hyperbole, these words used to convey a lot more merit,...
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Why Is the Plural of ‘Moose’ Not ‘Meese’?
It's a wild grammatical moose chase.
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8 Real (and Hilarious) Newspaper Typos You Won’t Believe Were Printed
"Two cable cars have been arrested recently..."
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35 City Names Around the World You’re Mispronouncing
Sound like a native—or at least a savvy tourist—when you learn how to say these place names correctly.
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“If I Was” vs. “If I Were”: Which One Is Correct?
This grammar rule may seem complicated at first, but if you remember this simple trick, you'll always be right!
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Pronounce These 12 Words and We’ll Tell You Where You’re From
Our world has gone global, but some words continue to be pronounced oh-so-locally.
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Can You Tell If These Funny Words Are Real or Made Up?
All of these words sound pretty silly, but only some of them are genuine, honest-to-goodness components of the English language....
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20 Words and Phrases Smart People Don’t Use
If you're smart, or at least want to sound intelligent, remember that some things are better left unsaid.
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That vs. Which: What’s the Difference?
This rule, *which* confuses a lot of people, has to do with the overall meaning of the sentence.
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What Does 420 Mean—How It Became Known for Marijuana
It's the time of year that has people wondering, "What does 420 mean?" Here's the answer—and it's not what you've...
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This Is the Difference Between a Princess and a Duchess
Is it possible to be both?
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Weird Facts About 7 Punctuation Marks You See Everywhere
Hashtags, ampersands, and pilcrows, oh my! Grammar nerds, #ReadOn
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26 Words (and Phrases) That Make You Sound Stupid
Big words, business jargon, and hyperbole intended to pump up your language only have the opposite affect. Check yourself before...
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This Is the Difference Between a College and a University
Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?
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20 Grammar Jokes Every Word Nerd Will Appreciate
Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They drink. They leave.
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The 50 Best-Ever Examples of Hyperbole
Are you sitting down? These examples of hyperbole are the bomb!
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20 Words That Are Their Own Opposites
Grammar geeks, beware: The English language is filled with words that have reverse or contradictory meanings, depending on the context.
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13 Comma Rules Everyone Should Know
Memorize these comma rules before you write your next essay, letter, or email!
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This Is Why the Letter “Q” Is Almost Always Followed by “U”
Q would be quite lonely without its buddy U.
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16 Words You Use Every Day You Didn’t Realize Are Trademarked
Bubble Wrap® is not a generic term. Neither is Realtor®. Did you know any of these common words are actually...