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Demystifying Squinting Modifiers in Writing

Demystifying Squinting Modifiers in Writing

Grammar TipsJulie HackettNovember 10, 2023grammar mistakes, grammar rules, squinting modifiers

Unleashing the Power of Adverbs in Your Writing

Unleashing the Power of Adverbs in Your Writing

Grammar Tips, Business WritingJulie HackettOctober 27, 2023grammar tips, adverbs, adverb phrases, proper punctuation

The Power of Proper Grammar in Business Communication

The Power of Proper Grammar in Business Communication

Business Writing, Grammar Tips, Email EtiquetteJulie HackettOctober 13, 2023Business Communication, Grammar in Business, Professionalism, Effective Communication, Grammar Skills, Business Success, Email Etiquette, Punctuation, Subject-Verb Agreement, Proofreading

Ain't: A Linguistic Journey into a Controversial Word

Ain't: A Linguistic Journey into a Controversial Word

Grammar TipsJulie HackettSeptember 28, 2023grammar rules, good grammar, Linguistics, Communication, Ain't

The Top 5 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

The Top 5 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Grammar TipsJulie HackettSeptember 15, 2023Grammar rules, writing tips, Punctuation, Writing mistakes, grammar, grammar rules, writing advice, writing skills, grammar mistakes, proofreading, editing

Navigating the Proper Use of "And/Or" in Your Writing

Navigating the Proper Use of "And/Or" in Your Writing

Grammar TipsJulie HackettAugust 31, 2023writing tips, language usage, and/or

Mastering the Art of Pluralizing Words Ending in Y: A Handy Guide

Mastering the Art of Pluralizing Words Ending in Y: A Handy Guide

Grammar TipsJulie HackettAugust 17, 2023grammar rules, pluralization

Quotation Marks: Mastering the Rules and Conventions

Quotation Marks: Mastering the Rules and Conventions

Grammar TipsJulie HackettAugust 3, 2023grammar rules, quotation marks, quotes

Demystifying Who vs. Whom - Your Guide to Proper Usage

Demystifying Who vs. Whom - Your Guide to Proper Usage

Grammar TipsJulie HackettJuly 20, 2023grammar rules, who vs. whom

Is "None" Singular or Plural? Unveiling the Mysteries of Grammar

Is "None" Singular or Plural? Unveiling the Mysteries of Grammar

Grammar TipsJulie HackettJuly 6, 2023grammar rules, None, singular, plural

Ensuring Clarity: Understanding the Difference Between "Ensure" and "Insure"

Ensuring Clarity: Understanding the Difference Between "Ensure" and "Insure"

Julie HackettJune 23, 2023

The Great Space Debate: How Many Spaces after a Period?

The Great Space Debate: How Many Spaces after a Period?

Grammar TipsJulie HackettMay 25, 2023periods, punctuation

Liberating Your Prose: Breaking Free from Adverb Overuse

Liberating Your Prose: Breaking Free from Adverb Overuse

Grammar TipsJulie HackettMay 18, 2023adverbs

Mastering the Art of Commas

Mastering the Art of Commas

Julie HackettMay 12, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Difference Between "That" and "Which"

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Difference Between "That" and "Which"

Grammar TipsJulie HackettApril 27, 2023grammar rules, that vs. which

Adding Emphasis: When to Use an Exclamation Point in Writing

Adding Emphasis: When to Use an Exclamation Point in Writing

Julie HackettApril 19, 2023

Understanding Linking Words and How to Use Them

Understanding Linking Words and How to Use Them

Julie HackettApril 13, 2023

A Complete Guide to Using Will Versus Would

A Complete Guide to Using Will Versus Would

Julie HackettApril 6, 2023

Understanding When and How to Use the Passive Voice

Understanding When and How to Use the Passive Voice

Passive voice can be a useful tool in your writing, but it is important to use it sparingly and only when necessary.

Grammar TipsJulie HackettMarch 30, 2023grammar rules, passive voice

Affect vs. Effect: Which One Is Correct?

Affect vs. Effect: Which One Is Correct?

Julie HackettMarch 23, 2023