A study published in March suggests what we've all long suspected: People who are obsessed with grammar aren't as nice as the rest of us. For the study, scientists Julie Boland and Robin Queen from ...

Ellen Jovin is the author of “Rebel With a Clause: Tales and Tips From a Roving Grammarian” and cofounder of Syntaxis, a communication-skills consulting firm.

You should of known better! Actually, you should HAVE known better about these common grammar pet peeves that drive people crazy. Grammar errors are easy to miss, and they’re often habitual. However, ...

The English language, even for a native English speaker, is not an exact science. Despite our best efforts to learn how to speak and type in grade school, English is just sort of one of those things ...

Have you ever written “everyday” when what you really mean is “every day?” It’s an everyday error that you might notice every day. Do you see the difference ...

Misplaced apostrophes’, passive voice being used, and sentence fragments. We’ve all experienced the frustration of witnessing infuriating grammar faux pas. I’ve often found myself internally rolling ...

Ellen Jovin is not the grammar police. She's more like a grammar guru, a gentle, nonjudgmental guide who knows English isn't etched into a linguistic stone, rigid and unchangeable. Instead, she knows ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. A survey from Signs.com reminds us of something we all ...

With friends, family, and romantic partners, we have much to tell and hear. What we communicate, however, depends not only on the content of what we say but also on the structure. In particular, ...

Clear communication is often mentioned as a path to career advancement, writing, in particular. Teachers, not only those of the English language but in most subjects, will advise students to improve ...