What’s a Comma Splice?
September 27, 2023
A comma splice is when a comma separates two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction (or semicolon).
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What’s the Difference Between “Aisle” or “Isle”?
September 26, 2023
An aisle is a passage between rows of seats or shelves (think grocery store). Isle refers to an island, typically a small one.
When to Use a Comma Before or After “But”?
September 24, 2023
When you use “but” to join two independent clauses (each of which can stand alone as a sentence), a comma should be placed before “but”.
Do Periods Go In or Out of Quotation Marks?
September 24, 2023
In American Style, punctuation typically goes inside quotation marks. For British English, punctuation usually goes outside of quotation marks. Exceptions exist in either case.
When to Use A Comma Before “And”?
September 21, 2023
Use commas before “and” when joining two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Sometimes, a comma is used after ‘and’ in a series or
When and How to Use “A Part” and “Apart”?
September 12, 2023
Apart is an adverb that indicates separation. A part uses the article “a” with the noun “part”, and means a piece of something larger.
The Difference Between “Awhile” and “A While”
September 12, 2023
Awhile (one word) is an adverb that means “for a period of time”. A while is a noun phrase that means an unspecified period of
When and How to Use Commas (A Guide)
September 9, 2023
Read the GrammarFlex guide on the 8 main rules of comma use in English grammar and writing.
Capital vs. Capitol (What’s the Difference?)
September 9, 2023
Capital is the correct word for capital city. Capitol refers to a building or buildings occupied by the state legislature; e.g., the Capitol building in