Parallel Structure
Whenever our writing includes a list, the items in that list need to be parallel with one another. That is, all of the items in...
Regarding “Irregardless”
I could sum up my advice on this word in a single sentence: avoid using irregardless, especially in professional contexts. Although you will often hear and...
Using Ellipses
An ellipsis consists of either three or four periods, or dots. A single dot is called an ellipsis point. The definition is pretty straightforward, but...
Using a Comma before “And” (and Other Coordinating Conjunctions) in a Sentence
If the number of page visits is a reliable indicator, this topic—using a comma before and—is on the minds of many people. The third most...
Three Tricky Singular Indefinite Pronouns: “Neither,” “Either,” and “Each”
In a different post, we discuss using singular personal pronouns to refer to singular indefinite pronouns (e.g., anyone, everyone, someone) and pointed out ways to do so...
