English Language Blog – Page 13 of 27 – Grammar Check

Do you ever see something happen that makes you think there is a higher power? Ironic situations happen almost every day that just cannot be explained by man. There are four major types of irony. Cosmic irony is a type of situational irony involving fate. In this post, we’ll break down the meaning of cosmic … Read more

Whether you are speaking to a close friend or in a professional work setting, it is always essential to speak politely. However, for some people, it can be challenging to know when to use please in a sentence. In this post, we’ll show you how to create polite sentences. We will also show several alternatives … Read more

There are many phrases in the English language that people use without understanding their meaning. “Quite frankly” has become a very popular way to express honesty in writing or conversation. In this post, we’ll give you the exact definition of “quite frankly” with some example sentences. Read on to learn how to use this common … Read more

What are the differences between prescriptive and descriptive grammar? And why does it matter? It is all too common for people to confuse descriptive and prescriptive grammars. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each type of grammar, and give you some tips on how to use them both effectively. Learn The … Read more

When most people think of postcards, they think of sending a short and sweet message to friends and family. However, there are some formatting and etiquette tips to follow when writing postcards. In this article, you will learn exactly how to write a postcard so that your message is clear and concise. Postcard Formatting 101 … Read more

We all know that time is precious. But what’s more precious, an hour or a hour? It is all too easy to use the wrong indefinite article in your writing. In this article, we will teach you the grammar rules to know exactly when to use A and An in your writing. A Hour or … Read more

Do you know when to use an apostrophe after the letter Z? The reality is that most people struggle with this basic grammar concept. There are a few tricky rules that you need to understand to do this right. In this article, we’ll discuss all the rules surrounding the use of an apostrophe after z. … Read more

Vendor & vender are amongst the list of words that are easily confused in the English language. These words have a very similar spelling & are used interchangeably by many new English speakers. But which spelling is correct? Read this article to find out the correct spelling of vendor with sentence examples! Which Spelling Is … Read more

Every night your kids run up the stairs to their bedrooms. From the top of the stairs, they yell “Good night Mom & Dad!” But is it goodnight or good night? Most people don’t realize that they aren’t sure until they have to write the words. This is actually very similar to the however vs … Read more

There is no doubt that the English language is full of complicated grammar rules! There are spelling rules, tone of voice rules, and even rules based on geography. However, knowing how to use a comma correctly is among the hardest. In this post, we’ll teach you the answer to the following question: Comma before or … Read more