I’ve never been to a “con.” What I mean by this, of course, is a major “convention” (unless you count the Southern Baptist Convention back in 2004, but that’s a story for a different column). I’m ...

They can be used to join together two clauses in a sentence. However, the clauses need to make sense on their own. For example: I had a terrible cold. I still went to work. You can add the ...

I'm going back and forth on this one. Would it be incorrect to say that "Usability and precision are paramount"? It seems like the word could go either way, describing one thing as being of primary ...

Conjunctions connect two or more words, clauses or sentences together. Words like ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’. They work a bit like this chain connects the gate to the fence. The fence keeps the tiger on ...

Mastering English grammar is crucial for effective communication, moving beyond rote memorization to evidence-based strategies. This article synthesizes linguistic research and practical experience, ...