Do you remember being taught you should never start your sentences with "And" or "But"? What if I told you that your teachers were wrong and there are lots of other so-called grammar rules that we've ...

When I started writing this column in the early aughts, people would say it’s wrong to end a sentence with a preposition. They said it to me — every time I did it. This idea was one of many myths that ...

Learning English grammar can feel overwhelming, but certain mistakes appear repeatedly amongst new speakers. These errors aren't random—they follow predictable patterns that you can learn to avoid.

In a post a year ago I presented an inventory of some of the major bogus rules of English grammar and usage. They are also the subject of a series of short videos I am making at baltimoresun.com. But ...

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If you’ve ever been cited for breaking traditional grammar rules you will rejoice at the publication of The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (Cambridge University Press, 2002). Coauthor and ...

A student posting in the grammar forum on Reddit recently made me sad: “I’m a college student majoring in a scientific field and am interested in conducting my own research. One thing that’s stopping ...

Grammar rules are often overlooked in the daily flow of English conversation. Stepping back and thinking about your message can help you use the appropriate grammar when speaking or writing. Here are ...

When we speak our native language we unconsciously follow certain rules. These rules are different in different languages. For example, if I want to talk about a particular collection of oranges, in ...

When we speak our native language we unconsciously follow certain rules. These rules are different in different languages. For example, if I want to talk about a particular collection of oranges, in ...