It is easy to misuse the various parts of speech in any language, especially the comparative form of adverbs and adjectives. When it comes to comparing density, which is correct: “denser” or...

When the subject of a sentence performs an action that characterizes them, we can add either the -er or -or suffix to the verb. But how do we know which of these two suffixes to use, particularly...

There is a ball on the playground. Is it one kid’s ball, or does it belong to everyone on the playground? The placement of the apostrophe is key, but which is correct: “kid’s” or...

One of the best parts of investing time in a television or book series is the joy of discussing it with others — that is, until you realize that grammar Nazis are waiting to poke holes in your...

We’ve all heard that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Yet, despite death being inevitable, talking about it is still tricky, especially when you’re conversing with someone in mourning....

There is a certain casual comfort that comes with a conversational exchange. English idioms like, “You got it, man!” show a common understanding between you and someone else while also expressing...