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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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Toward or Towards?

Grammar Minute ·

2023/10/17

What should you do about those pesky words that sometimes seem to be spelled with "s" but sometimes go without? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Based On vs. Based Off

Grammar Minute ·

2023/10/05

Where's your grammatical foundation - and how solid is it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/10/03

It's National Coffee Day ... at least, it was the day I recorded this episode. You may not be sure how grammar and coffee are related, but you can find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Golden Rule of Commas

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/28

Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What's an Interrobang ‽

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/26

Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Answer "How Are You?"

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/21

I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impressively on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Words That Don't Exist (So Don't Use Them)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/19

Are there any common words you've been using that actually don't exist? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Sin of Irregardless - Why It's Wrong

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/14

You probably already know this word is a travesty, but why? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/11

Depending on the font you're using, ' and ' don't actually mean the same thing. Find out why you should care (a little bit) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the...

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/08

Hint: This episode may help you impress your geology professor, if you have one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Each Other vs. One Another

Grammar Minute ·

2023/09/05

When my cats and I have a staring competition, are we looking at one another or each other? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/08/31

If you're not careful, you could ... lose? Loose? something important!

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Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)

Grammar Minute ·

2023/08/29

Here's your biweekly (ha!) reminder from Grammar Minute that you, too, can be smarter than big name companies. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/27

This will never not be one of my favorite topics. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Adverbs vs. Adjectives

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/25

Dot your "i," cross your "t," and don't forget to write "ly." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Run-On Sentences

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/20

We're pretty sure the national park service didn't really mean for hunters to shoot pedestrians. Or did they? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Grammar Hall of Shame - Adjective Verbs

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/18

"Tables are for eating customers only." Are you ... sure about that? Find out what went wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Book Titles: Underline, Quotes, or Italics?

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/13

If you're reading a great book that all your friends are now required to enjoy, too, how should you punctuate the title? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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What Time Should You Show Up for "Supper?"

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/11

If your friend invites you over for supper, do you know what time to show up? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Waiting For vs. Waiting On

Grammar Minute ·

2023/07/06

Are you waiting on or for your Amazon package? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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