Grammar Minute

Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.

"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it  definitely  doesn't work.

"Mechanical pencils are just  better."  Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The answer is probably  no.  Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Preposition alert! "Enamored" can be used without an object, but the more common usage requires a preposition. The only problem is, which one should you choose? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It's back to school season, and that means it's time to start sending emails. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your emails are well-received!

Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

English is weird. Really weird--even weirder than I can explain in almost 100 episodes. Learn how to get your questions answered on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me:  What?  Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Actually, you might not need that comma. Especially if you're writing conversationally. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Where's the best spot to write a book? How do you ask for book blurbs, beta readers, and more? Join me for a conversation with Lyndsey Lewellen, author of the just-released novel The Chaos Grid. Lyndsey Lewellen is a YA science fiction and fantasy author. Her stories are filled with adventure, wonder, and journeys toward redemption. When she’s not writing, reading, or whittling down her endless TB...

It's official: One-sentence paragraphs are the new sliced bread. (Or is that a case of mixed metaphors?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and don't forget to visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks!

Join me for a conversation with Cathy McCrumb, author of the  Children of the Consortium  science fiction series! We'll cover everything from what it's like to be a first-time author to picking yourself up after harsh feedback to moving cross-country with your favorite books. Cathy McCrumb graduated from Biola University with a degree in English Literature and a love for stories. She and her husba...

Welcome back to another episode of the Grammar Hall of Shame! This unremarkable entry showcases the blandness of short prepositions. For more tips and tricks, visit thegrammarminute.com.

Hats off to this underrated, so-called "archaic" punctuation mark that can make pronunciation a whole lot easier. For more tips and tricks, visit thegrammarminute.com.

"Good." "Bad." "Fine." "Very." Learn how to banish these overused words from your lexicon in today's episode of Grammar Minute. 

It's not unlikely that you've seen this construction before ... but here's to hoping you never see it again. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.

I sneeze if I pet cats, but I become joyful iff I pet cats. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.

Toss out your grammar book and your thesaurus when you're writing email subject lines (unless you want to sound like ChatGPT). Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.

Learn why you've  literally been using "literally" to mean exactly the opposite of what it  literally  means.