Run on sentences join complete thoughts incorrectly. Learn how to spot them and fix them with a period, a conjunction, or a semicolon.
When the Letter Y Acts Like a Vowel
Y is often taught as a consonant, but it can also act as a vowel. Here is why that is true, with simple examples and contrasts.
What is a euphemism?
A euphemism is a milder way to say something uncomfortable or direct. Learn why people use euphemisms and see clear everyday examples.
Ereyesterday: a rare word for the day before yesterday
Ereyesterday is a real but rare English word meaning the day before yesterday. Here is how it works and why most people use a phrase instead.
Garden path sentences can be tricky
Garden path sentences briefly lead readers to the wrong interpretation, then force a rereading when later words reveal the real structure.
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