Grammar Rules

This holiday season you gave out more gifts than usual. A present for every niece and nephew. This is about the time when thank you cards start flowing in. However, it can be tricky knowing how to properly respond to someone giving thanks. Is it your welcome or you’re welcome? In this post, we’ll cover … Read more

We are all familiar with the terms allegory and analogy from grammar 101 in school. However, most people still manage to get these two terms confused. Although both terms are used for comparison, allegories & metaphors are NOT the same things. In this post, we’ll break down the differences between these two devices and provide … Read more

There are too many spelling and punctuation rules in the English language to count! The phrase “year and a half” is one of the most commonly used. But should this phrase contain hyphens or not? In this post, you’ll find out the correct punctuation rules, use cases, and sentence examples for “year and a half”. … Read more

Do you know what a dangling participle is? If not…you’re not alone. Truth is, a lot of people don’t know what this phrase means, and even more people don’t know how to use it properly. In this article, we’ll define the term “dangling participle” and give you some examples of how to use it in … Read more

There are many different words in the English language which are spelled similarly but have different meanings. It is very easy to add an extra letter without realizing you are changing the meaning of the entire word! In this post, we’ll focus on the difference bewteen the words oppenned and opened. Read on to find … Read more

Do you know the difference between symbolism and metaphors? The truth is…most people don’t. These two terms are not interchangeable terms. They have their own unique meaning and purpose. In this post, we’ll break down the difference between these two literary devices. Learn The Difference Between Symbolism & Metaphors Most writers know the difference between … Read more

If you’re a high school student looking to go to college, you’ve probably heard of (or even started studying for) the SAT exam. It’s the most critical test of your time in high school and can play a huge role in which college you go to. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do … Read more

Idioms and metaphors are both types of figurative language, but they are actually two very different things. An idiom is a phrase that has a specific meaning that is different from the literal meanings of the words in the phrase. A metaphor, on the other hand, is a comparison between two things using the word … Read more

Today, we’re diving into the meaning of a popular phrase that you’ve likely encountered in various social settings: “Hi there.” This is one of those phrases that most of us have heard in casual conversations among friends. But is this phrase grammatically correct? And when is it appropriate to use in your writing? In this … Read more