Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...

Mastering English grammar is crucial for clear communication. Common errors among new speakers often follow predictable patterns. Key rules include using only one subject per sentence, employing ...

In response to my column highlighting amusing errors, a reader questioned my emphasis on proper grammar. "I enjoy reading your column," he wrote, "and I do try to write succinctly. However, in this ...

Communication plays a big role in success in the workplace. Every email, report, or meeting note says something about professionalism. Using correct grammar makes ideas clear and shows respect for the ...

Raise your hand if you liked sentence diagramming in school. Is your hand raised? If so: Really? Ew. For normal-ish people, diagramming, if not always a fun exercise, is one of many tools to help ...

An English teacher living in Jerusalem wrote to ask me to resolve a dispute about a test question. Someone had set a correct/incorrect test on the preterite (the simple past, e.g. took) vs. the ...