Grammar and Style
Grammar and style explained through real sentences: commas, active and passive voice, confusing word pairs and plain English.
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Five Confusing Word Pairs, Explained
Some words look alike and trip up even careful writers. Here are five common pairs and how to tell them apart.
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Commas, Without the Mystery: Five Rules That Cover Most Cases
Comma advice can feel endless. Five rules handle most everyday writing, along with the one mistake worth learning to avoid.
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Active vs Passive Voice: When Each One Earns Its Place
Passive voice is not an error. It is a tool. Learn how to recognise it, when to avoid it and the few cases where it is…
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