Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Is it spelled practice or practise? Particular English verbs (and words belonging to other parts of speech), use different spellings based on regional spelling rules… Read More »Is “Practice” or “Practise” the Correct Spelling?
What’s a euphemism? Have you ever heard people use phrases like let go, when what they really mean is that someone was fired (from their… Read More »What’s a Euphemism? (Meaning & Examples)
From ancient epics to modern novels, literary devices play a crucial role in captivating readers’ imaginations and conveying themes, emotions and ideas. In this comprehensive… Read More »10 Common Literary Devices to Know
What is an oxymoron? Bittersweet, jumbo shrimp, and virtual reality all share something in common. Can you guess what it is? If this blatant subtlety… Read More »What’s an Oxymoron? (Explanation, with Examples)
Is it “realize” or “realise”? The verb, to realize, which describes “becoming aware of a particular fact or situation”; “to achieve something important that you… Read More »Realize or Realise? How to Spell “Realize”?
Labeled and labelled are different spellings of the same word and action meaning, “to fix a label on something or write information on something”. Labelled… Read More »Is the Correct Spelling Labeled or Labelled?
The present continuous (or progressive) How would you talk about something that’s happening in the moment, like right . . . now . . .… Read More »What’s the Present Continuous in Grammar?
To analyze is a verb that means to “examine the nature or structure of something”; but should it be spelled analyze or analyse? Analyze vs.… Read More »Analyze or Analyse? (Explained & Examples)
When communicating in English, it’s important to consider the varying styles of English that exist. This article focuses on the differences between US and UK… Read More »What’s the Difference Between UK English and US English?
What is the past perfect tense? The past perfect, also called the pluperfect, is a form of the past that describes when something happened before… Read More »What’s the Past Perfect Tense? (Meaning & Examples)