Grammar and Usage

Compound words can be tricky for English speakers because they utilize pre-existing words. However, they also have special rules that apply to them. This goes for “whenever,” which is a commonly used conjunction that can introduce clauses into a sentence.  In short, “whenever” usually acts as a… continue reading

Some words in English seem like they may be related or have the same meaning when, in fact, they are entirely different. This is the case for “purposely” and “purposefully,” which English writers commonly confuse. What Does “Purposely” Mean? “Purposely” is an adverb that means “done deliberately.” It… continue reading

Using English tenses can be a tricky skill to learn. Learning what words are used in the past and present can be challenging. Even more challenging, however, is when there are two possible words for the same tense. We’ve probably all heard of people pleading… continue reading

Plurality in English can be a pretty confusing topic. Knowing the rules is a hard feat, from making sure you are using the right plural form to addressing singular objects. One point of contention is in words like “public.” Is it plural or singular? Words like this… continue reading