Janet Phelps

What is a singular possessive noun, and how do you use them? Find out in this article. The English language is full of various grammatical rules and categories, and nouns are no exception. There are several different nouns in English, and it’s essential to know when to use the right one and how to use … Read more

The English language is full of challenging spelling & grammar rules. Some of the most difficult rules involve when to use punctuation. Just like we saw with our analysis of when to place an apostrophe after S, using apostrophes can be tricky. In this article, we will break down the difference between the phrases “doctor’s … Read more

If you have ever been in a heated argument with someone, chances are you have heard the phrase “that’s besides the point”. But should they have said “that is beside the point” instead? In this post, we’ll teach you how to use this idiom correctly & break down the difference between beside vs besides in … Read more

The words yet and but are two of the most frequently used words in the English language. Many writers think these words are identical and can be used interchangeably. I am here to tell you that although these words are similar, they are NOT the same! In this post, we’ll teach you the difference between … Read more

The English language has many words which are spelled nearly identically but have totally different use cases. The words run & ran are a prime example. In fact, they are spelled just one letter apart. If you didn’t already know, these two words are NOT the same and should be picked depending on the context … Read more

In previous posts, we have explored other types of adjectives, such as coordinate adjectives. However, the English language has MANY grammar rules & different parts of speech. Indefinite adjectives are one of the most commonly confused terms by new writers. In this post, we’ll explore the definition of indefinite adjectives and show you how to … Read more

There are many words in the English language which are spelled similarly but have very different meanings. Very similar to the words beside or besides. Oftentimes, words have very similar use cases & can be confusing for new writers to understand. The words contemptible and contemptuous are a perfect example of this! In this post, … Read more

It is no secret that the English language is full of words that can be easily confused. Take beside vs besides for example. Understanding the difference between vagrant vs hobo is a great example. We have all passed a person who lives on the side of the road. But what is this person? In this … Read more

Let’s face it, the spelling of English words can be tricky. The fact that there are hundreds of different English spelling rules to memorize makes things even more tricky. New writers often get tripped up when it comes to unique rules for consonant and vowel sounds. In this post, we will break down how you … Read more

There is no doubt that the English language is full of complicated grammar rules! There are spelling rules, tone of voice rules, and even rules based on geography. However, knowing how to use a comma correctly is among the hardest. In this post, we’ll teach you the answer to the following question: Comma before or … Read more