The crowd are loud is technically correct and the way it would be said in London. But we Americans say that the crowd is loud ...

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A linguistic debate between the New York Times and Texas Monthly over the word “y’all” overlooked a “y’all” scholar right ...

Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them “gifts,” ...

There have been times in my life when people have been disgusted when they have found out my family were owners and operators of a meat processing company. For two ...

Understanding the different types of pronouns and their proper usage is essential for effective writing and speaking. In this ...

In the construction, an indefinite (singular) article ‘a’ is, strangely, working with a plural noun, ‘shambles’. You say something is ‘in a shambles’ and that is perfectly correct.

Seasonal greeting cards, typically sent out in December, are one way to show loved ones you care about them this holiday ...

Whose Language is English?, by academic Jieun Kiaer, is a promising linguistic project – but the thesis is incoherent and ...

Keep your holidays merry and bright by avoiding expensive Christmas card reprints. These easy holiday grammar tips will save ...