Not every academic is a grammar geek. Yet most of us have pet peeves that tend to irk us when we spot them in our students’ work. And we’re spotting them more than ever, thanks to the hit that ...
A few weeks ago, I cited several TV shows and movies that provided, of all things, grammar lessons. Then I asked you to send me more examples. As Gomer Pyle might have said, “Goll-ee!” Cindy Carlin ...
A belated thank you for the “m” in the Feb 25 headline in the celebrities column: “‘Idol’: Whom do you like?” It would be so easy to omit the “m” because so few people still speak that way. I applaud ...
How do you avoid grammar snafus on the web? You need to learn basic capitalization rules for online writing. Keep this list of rules close just in case. You sit down to write an amazing post for your ...
What do you get when you combine guitar riffs with grammar lessons? A room full of singing, clapping - and at times screaming - elementary students at a concert by The Grammarheads. Get ready. This ...