Punctuation is important because it enables us to communicate our message clearly and effectively. Without punctuation, we wouldn’t understand how units of a sentence relate to one another or how...
Category: Grammar and Punctuation
Although you're probably somewhat familiar with adverbs, you may be unaware of sentence adverbs. As a trained proofreader who has studied the parts of speech, I can help you understand this unique...
Punctuation mistakes are everywhere! The problem is that these errors can make you appear less credible or professional. Polished writing is a sign of someone who cares about their work and pays...
The English language is full of homophones. And although homophones make English more interesting and alluring, they confuse even native English speakers. Mistakes with common homophones are...
If you’re on a mission to improve your punctuation, kudos! Proper punctuation is essential for effective communication because it makes writing clear and easy to read. In her book Painless...
When trying to understand homographs, a cloud of confusion hangs over most people’s heads—even proofreaders. Homographs—words with the same spelling but different meanings—are particularly...