THE OXFORD COMMA is a form of punctuation – but it’s become a cause of much debate over its usage. So when should you use it and where? We all use commas when writing lists of things. But the Oxford ...

HAPPY National Grammar Day, everyone. Today's offering is only marginally on grammar. We've asked "What is grammar anyway?" here at Johnson. The layperson would almost certainly answer "those ...

Editor’s Note: John McWhorter teaches linguistics, American studies, philosophy and music history at Columbia University and is the author of “Words on the Move.” The opinions expressed in this ...

Spread the love“`html When diving into the world of linguistics, terms like syntax and grammar often surface. Many people use ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Today is, apparently, National Grammar Day. James Joyner, in the course of musing on ...

Clear writing plays an important role in daily communication. Whether it is an email, a job application, a message to a colleague, or a simple online post, the way something is written often shapes ...