Tag: grammar
Illustrated Misplaced Modifier Examples to Make You Smile
Who says grammar can't be funny? This list of 12 misplaced modifier examples demonstrates just how comical these errors can be—and the importance of avoiding them in your own writing.
Improve Your Understanding of Appositives Podcast
Understanding sentence structure and grammar can be difficult. In this podcast, we discuss appositives and provide examples. This podcast gives the rules for using appositives correctly.
Improve Your Writing Skills Podcast: Great Writing is in the Details
Having a great idea isn’t enough; you have to know how to communicate it. This podcast provides suggestions, such as avoiding repetition or using original thought, to help you better express your ideas in writing.
Introduction to Adverbs Podcast
Adverbs are used to qualify or modify various parts of speech. This podcast will explain the different types of adverbs and provide examples for each.
Keeping the Elephant Out of Your Pajamas: How to Fix a Dangling Modifier
Examples of dangling modifiers and how to fix them, from the experts at Scribendi.
Lay vs. Lie Explained (Infographic Included)
Are you going to lay down or lie down to sleep? The question is enough to keep you awake. Learn the difference between lay vs. lie so you can get some rest!
Learn About Adjectives
English just wouldn't be the same without these descriptive words. If you're looking for detailed explanations and examples of what an adjective is and how to place them properly, then this podcast will answer all your questions.
Making Comparisons
This is the second in a series of articles addressing several common grammatical issues. This article explains phantom or one-sided comparisons, which might be the most prevalent issue of all, particularly in academic papers.
