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
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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
Is it Rational or Rationale?
September 7, 2023
Rational (adjective) describes someone or something as reasonable. A rationale (noun) is to a reason behind something.
What’s the Plural of Hero? Heros or Heroes?
August 26, 2023
Not all heroes wear capes, and yes, ‘heroes’ is the correct plural of hero.
Abstract Nouns vs. Concrete Nouns Explained
August 26, 2023
Things we can see, touch, feel and count are concrete nouns. Abstract nouns name nonphysical ideas, emotions, states and qualities, like empathy, justice and buddhism.
Cite, Site & Sight (Explained)
August 20, 2023
‘Cite’ typically means to “quote a passage”. A ‘site’ is a physical place or location, and ‘sight’ refers to the ability to see.