Grammar Fundamentals

Nouns and verbs are the building blocks of your sentences, but a few simple usage tricks can make your writing come alive in new ways.

Beyond their role in contractions and their use to show possession, apostrophes can sometimes be complicated.

Used properly, this humble bit of punctuation can enhance your communication in new ways. Discover how to make the em dash work for you.

Don’t compromise an otherwise solid paper with sub-par punctuation: Learn when, where, and how to comma like a pro.

Despite their widespread usage, “to be” verbs can significantly weaken an author’s message. Here's why you should avoid them.

Used properly, modifiers--words or phrases used to provide details about an action or event--can elevate your writing.