Introduction Punctuation—the unsung hero of language—guides our words, adds rhythm, and shapes meaning. In this exploration of British English punctuation, we’ll delve into the nuances that set it apart from its American counterpart. Buckle up, fellow grammar enthusiasts, as we ride through the twists and turns of commas, quotation marks, Read more…
When to use a colon. The humble colon, not to be confused with a body part, can be used as follows: 1) to introduce a list (as I have just shown above) 2) to show contrast e.g. two separate sentences which contrast with one another The wicked are damned: the Read more…
The words therefore and however have similarities. The same rules also apply for words such as moreover and furthermore. You’ve come to the right place for writing help! Reach me here for help with any writing projects. The start of a sentence The most frequent use is at the start Read more…
I just read Citadel by Kate Mosse, which uses a number of foreign words and phrases because the novel is based in France in the 1940s. As I know some French, it’s interesting how well the author weaves explainations into the text to make it easy for readers to understand Read more…