The conventional grammar wisdom is that turning verbs into nouns — or what is termed “nominalization” in linguistics — is bad for the health of one's prose. The evidence is painfully clear. Take this ...

These seemingly innocuous terms are the bane of many a writer and speaker, consistently leading to grammatical pile-ups in sentences that should otherwise be cruising smoothly. They’re the subtle ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...