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Passive Voice: When to Avoid It and When to Use ItThe passive voice is often maligned by teachers and professors as a bad writing habit. Or, to put that in the active voice:...February 24, 2023
When to Use “Who” vs. “Whom”Whom is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. When in doubt, try this simple trick: If you can replace the word...February 24, 2023
5 Ways to Use a Semicolon, With ExamplesWhat is a semicolon? What is correct semicolon use? The most common semicolon use is joining two independent clauses without...February 22, 2023
Rules for Using CommasAh, the comma. Of all the punctuation marks in English, this one is perhaps the most misused. And it’s no wonder. There are lots...February 22, 2023
What Are Syllables, and How Do You Count Them?English pronunciation of words isn’t always intuitive. The same letter combinations in one word may make a completely different...February 21, 2023
Independent and Dependent Clauses: Rules and ExamplesIndependent and dependent clauses are the two main types of clause in English, and every clause is either one or the other. The...February 20, 2023
When to Use Who vs. ThatMany people use the words who and that interchangeably, but it’s important to know the difference between them. In short, who is...February 17, 2023
Quotation Marks: Rules and ExamplesQuotation marks are a type of punctuation used to show direct quotes, dialogue, and certain titles or otherwise to set aside...February 15, 2023
Misplaced Modifiers: Definition and ExamplesA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is separated from the word it describes, creating confusion and ambiguity....February 7, 2023
Single vs. Double Quotation MarksIn American English, we use double quotation marks ( “ ” ) in most situations and single quotation marks ( ‘ ’ ) only for quotes...January 17, 2023