Grammar Minute

"Can" vs. "May" - The Case of the Electric Guitar 26.02.2025 1:01 ↓

You CAN, but you MAY not. (Should you?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When You Need an Apostrophe (And When You Don't) 25.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Remember: Apostrophes do not make plurals. Ever. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

How to Self-Edit 24.02.2025 1:01 ↓

The trick to self-editing is making your words look like they aren't your own. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The Passivity of the Passive Voice 21.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Skip the passive voice. Stay active. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The Eight Parts of Speech (In 60 Seconds) 20.02.2025 1:02 ↓

Here's your entire high school grammar curriculum--in just 60 seconds!

Subjective vs. Objective Pronouns 19.02.2025 1:01 ↓

People mix these up all the time ... but the difference is easier than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When Is Concision Too Concise? 18.02.2025 1:01 ↓

How can you tell when you've cut too many words out of your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN- Fun Grammar Facts, Part 2 17.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Did you know ...? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Valentine's Day (A Grammatical Special) 14.02.2025 1:01 ↓

This Valentine's Day, impress your crush with impeccable grammar. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN - Fun Grammar Facts, Part I 13.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Did you know ...? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN - Shared Apostrophes 12.02.2025 1:01 ↓

How do you indicate that two people own the same item? Learn more about this special case of apostrophes on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN - Irregardless 11.02.2025 0:55 ↓

"Irregardless" isn't a word. Learn why it's wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

History of the @ (At Sign) 10.02.2025 1:00 ↓

Hint: This punctuation marks  long  predates email. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

History of the & (Ampersand) 07.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Where did this weird little squiggle come from? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It's Not That Serious! (Exclamation Marks) 06.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Do exclamation marks help or hurt your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It Isn't Never Right to Use Double Negatives 05.02.2025 1:01 ↓

What does the title of this episode  mean?  Is it always right--or never right? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Why You Need That Serial Comma 04.02.2025 1:01 ↓

People like to argue about the Oxford comma, but there are some very clear scenarios when its use is not optional. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Ten Items or Less" 03.02.2025 1:01 ↓

Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Show, Don't Tell 31.01.2025 1:01 ↓

This common writing tip is surprisingly difficult to follow. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Why "Very Important" Isn't Important At All 30.01.2025 1:01 ↓

Strengthen your descriptors with these simple tricks. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Scare Quotes, Emphasis, and Sarcasm 29.01.2025 1:01 ↓

Use quotation marks wisely ... or you may end up adding sarcasm to an awkward situation. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Everyone Hates Semicolons 28.01.2025 1:01 ↓

Don't use these funny-looking punctuation marks. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

A Warning Against Adjective Overuse 27.01.2025 1:00 ↓

You've probably heard it before: "Show, don't tell." Here's one tip to make that happen on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Fiction Tip: Create Your Own Style Guide 24.01.2025 1:00 ↓

Make your own writing rules. Stand out on an editor's desk. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Chocolate Books and the Dangers of Foreign Words 23.01.2025 1:01 ↓

It's not a good idea to use foreign words in your writing ... unless you're certain everyone knows what they mean. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!