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Improving grammar

How to say “omicron”

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Wondering how to say omicron? The Word Nerd has your back!

Improving grammar

Do you capitalize Earth?

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Do you have to capitalize Earth? It depends. The Word Nerd explains.

Improving grammar

Can I use a preposition at the end of a sentence?

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Do prepositions belong at the end of a sentence? Sometimes. The Word Nerd explains...

Improving grammar

Grammar check: “on accident” vs. “by accident”

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 31 Comments

Do you use "by accident" or "on accident"? Your preference could be related to your birthday!

Improving grammar

The Dying Art of Diagramming Sentences

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Have you ever diagrammed a sentence? The Word Nerd fondly remembers how...

Improving grammar

The Debate Between Who & Whom

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Twitter is promoting bad grammar. Should we stand for it?

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