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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/30

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!

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"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/25

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

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Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/23

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

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"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective

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2024/04/18

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

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Commas After Adverbs

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2024/04/16

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

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with YA Science Fiction...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/15

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 TBR, she designs covers for novels and paints on shoes. Learn more about her work at

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Single-Sentence Paragraphs

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/10

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!

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Cathy McCrumb,...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/08

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 husband, whom she met while writing letters to soldiers, have five children. They currently live in the

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Preposition Endings - When You Don't Need Them

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/04

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.

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Diaereses: The Best of Diacritical Marks

Grammar Minute ·

2024/04/03

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.

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The Compelling Case for Admirable Adjectives

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/28

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

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The Infamous "Not Un-"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/26

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.

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The Magic of "Iff"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/22

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.

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The Case for Ungrammatical Emails

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/21

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.

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You're LITERALLY So Wrong!

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/14

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

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Prepping for the Nuclear Apocalypse

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/12

After today's episode of Grammar Minute, you'll be able to poetically stare off into the sunset just like the heroes of your favorite dystopian novels.

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"Based On" vs. "Based Off"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/07

Your tower might be based off a shaky foundation--unless it's on the foundation. Nitpick some popular grammar on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

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Dr. Steele's Spelling Minute: British vs. American Words

Grammar Minute ·

2024/03/05

This poem mysteriously turned up on the back of my economics quiz, imparting powerful knowledge from the keeper of American vs. British spellings and, also, of economics--Dr. Charles Steele of Hillsdale College. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It's Voting Season: Grammar Matters (Maybe More than...

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/29

A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--and if you're curious, read the study at this link.

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That vs Who (Will Make You Sound Smart)

Grammar Minute ·

2024/02/27

"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the pitfall on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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