Grammar Minute

Should You Write "Conversationally"?

That's conventional writing wisdom, but when is it not a good idea? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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That Begs the Question ...

What does it really mean to "beg the question"? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Nested Quotes

Episode summary: Don't. But if you must, here's how. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Letters, Ciphers, and Scrabble

Why do you need to know that e is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Perfection Is the Enemy of the Good

What should you do on the days when words just won't word? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Bless Your Heart

This southern phrase has international origins and is older than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Opposite of "Regardless"

Is "regardful" a word---and if so, should you use it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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You've Got Another "Thing" Coming

If you think you know how this idiom goes, you might have another "thing" coming. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A versus E

What's the difference between "affect" and "effect"? Hint: It may be more complicated than you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Hiatus is over!

Grammar Minute is back with more "biweekly" tips and tricks!

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Spring Clean Your Commas

You need extra commas just like you need those old, dusty boxes in the attic. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Read Numbers

Ahead of the midterm elections, here's what you need to know before you check the polls. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Quotation Marks Aren't for Emphasis

Quotation marks are for quotes, not emphasis. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Eight Parts of Speech in 60 Seconds

Learn the eight parts of speech---and help save the English language in sixty seconds! Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

Waiting for vs. Waiting on

One of these implies butlers ... and the other implies your friend is late. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives

There ain't no reason why you wouldn't not want to use no double negatives. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Weird English Words

These words are for decoration only, not regular use. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What Time Should You Show Up For "Supper"?

This mysterious meal has largely fallen out of favor in most of the US---and it can mean several different things. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Nobody Knows What "Biweekly" Means

Avoid confusion by banishing this word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Hoot Owls, Humans, and Who/Whom

Hoot owls and humans have a few words in common. Learn more about the vocab of owls on today's episode of Grammar Minute!