You May, and You Might
You may skip class. You might skip class. Do those mean the same thing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Mar 07, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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Episodes
The Case of the Unknown "It"
"It" could be a book. Or a backpack. Or, for all you know, your neighbor's pet squirrel. Learn how to make sure your pronouns mean something in this episode of Grammar Minute!
Feb 23, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 23
How to Impress a Professor (Title Capitalization)
Make Sure Your Titles Are Properly Capitalized (Like This One!) in This Episode of Grammar Minute!
Feb 21, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 22
None of Us Is Ready for This Grammar Rule
"None" is short for "no one," which makes it a singular noun. But do we really have to treat it like one? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Feb 16, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Wishing You a Grammatical Valentine's Day
Impress your significant other with your grammatically correct rendition of "Valentine's Day." Find out how on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Feb 14, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Banish Flabby Opinion Statements
Angels appear to people. Opinions do not. So don't use this one common phrase in your academic essay, under peril of your professor's red pen!
Feb 09, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 19
The Enormity of Words
Did ABC News really mean to call the world's largest airplane a "monstrous evil?" I don't know, but after listening to this episode of Grammar Minute, you might be able to guess!
Feb 07, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 18
The Biweekly Meeting
Is that ... twice per week or once every other week? Find out (or not) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jan 26, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Grammar Is the Best Subject - Because the Best Subject Is Grammar!
Not a fan of the logic in the title? Me neither! The proper response is "Well, that begs the question!" - a phrase you may have been misusing. Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jan 24, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 16
The Conciseness of "Concision"
Do you express yourself with concision or conciseness? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jan 10, 2023•1 min•Season 3Ep. 15
It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before ...
It's also not unlikely that you didn't spot the grammar error in the title. Find out what it is in this latest episode of Grammar Minute!
Nov 30, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Friends Share Everything - Even (Sometimes) Apostrophes
If my friend and I both own something, is it "Lauren and friend's item" or would that be "Lauren's and friend's item?" Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Nov 16, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Not Enough Time, Part 1
What's a writer to do when they have too many commitments? Here are some short tips on how to keep yourself motivated for a strong finish.
Nov 02, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hadrian, Mittens, & Compound Nouns
If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 26, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Cats, Movies, & Me (Preposition Order)
Are you and your friends going out to the movies? Are Hadrian, Mittens, and me going to the movies - or is it me, Hadrian, and Mittens? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 19, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Semicolons vs. Commas
When you just don't want to say "and," what can you try instead? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 12, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Everyday Words, Every Day
Is every day a noun? Or an adverb? Or an adjective? Or would that be "everyday?" Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Oct 06, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Let's Compare!
Are you funnier than your friend? Or should you claim to be "more funny?" Find out in this episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 21, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 5
One hundred, 100, or one-hundred?
I'm no mathematician, but even the English nerds have to write numbers every once in a while. Find out how to show off your science side on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 14, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Plural Possessives
Are you going to Jones's house, or are you going to the Joneses' house? And how much of a difference does it make? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
Sep 12, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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