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Category Archives: Grammar

Practice Makes Perfect

Do you know the difference between practice and practise? Let’s find out in this latest blog.

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader14th Apr 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, GrammarLeave a comment on Practice Makes Perfect

Acronyms vs Initialisms

What’s the difference between an acronym and an initialism, and how do you use them correctly when writing? Let’s find out.

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader10th Mar 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, GrammarLeave a comment on Acronyms vs Initialisms

Don’t leave me stranded

Can you end a sentence with a preposition? Winston Churchill certainly didn’t think so. But let’s find out!

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader24th Feb 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, GrammarLeave a comment on Don’t leave me stranded

They’re Over There in Their Car

How do you avoid mixing up these three little words? Let’s find out.

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader11th Feb 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, GrammarLeave a comment on They’re Over There in Their Car

Apostrophes

How do you correctly use the humble apostrophe? Let’s find out in today’s blog.

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader3rd Feb 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, Grammar3 Comments on Apostrophes

The Split Infinitive

What are split infinitive verbs, and what do they have to do with Star Trek? Read on to find out!

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader28th Jan 202118th Jan 2022Posted inBlog, GrammarLeave a comment on The Split Infinitive

Less versus Fewer

When do you use less or fewer, and does sticking to the rule really matter? Let’s find out!

Posted byGary Jukes | Copyeditor & Proofreader20th Jan 202120th Jan 2021Posted inBlog, GrammarTags:Grammar, items or less, less or fewerLeave a comment on Less versus Fewer
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