If the way people misuse words can drive you batty, you can appreciate why Kyle Wiens, CEO of the online repair community iFixit, makes all applicants to his company take a grammar test. He writes for ...

The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...

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Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...

I often hear friends of my generation complain about the speech of young people. It seems to be the privilege of being 50-plus to play the grammar police, always on alert for signs of slipping ...