Tag Archives: grammar
‘Less’ Or ‘fewer’?
I’ve posted before about Less Versus Fewer, but I thought I’d pop this video here for those of you who don’t like reading… you crazy people you. Once you’ve watched the video, take the quiz to see if you really … Continue reading
Grammar’s Great Divide: The Oxford Comma – TED-Ed
“If you read “Bob, a DJ and a clown” on a guest list, are three people coming to the party, or only one? That depends on whether you’re for or against the Oxford comma — perhaps the most hotly contested … Continue reading
Fix Your Grammar
Grammar and spelling are wonderful… and literally abused all the time. Learn how to use they’re, there, their, you’re, and your, the difference between loose and lose, and how literally is pretty much never used correctly. All explained with the … Continue reading
Stephen Fry Kinetic Typography – Language
Stephen Fry on Language. It’s a wonderful rant on pedants, language, grammar, words, and the joy of speaking, all depicted in superb kinetic typography. Learn to love language, and it will serve you well. Onwards!
Debunking Grammar Myths
Grammar is tricky business, as one can rarely boldly go before one stutters into some archaic grammar rule. Luckily, Patricia O’Conner is on hand to set straight five basic myths of grammar (Mental Floss). These five myths are: Don’t split … Continue reading
How To Pluralise “Octopus”
Darwin Eats Cake has a highly amusing and brilliantly silly webcomic about how to pluralise the word “Octopus“. Three points to whomever knows the answer without looking it up! Onwards!
Less Versus Fewer
“What do we want?” “Less grammatical errors!” “When do we want them?” “We meant fewer!” Ah, the wonderful conflict between less and fewer. The number of times these two words have been used incorrectly is astounding. I’m sure everyone has … Continue reading
Richer Ramblings 