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Single quotation marks? Double quotation marks? They can seem intimidating, but when the purpose of quotation marks is understood, the rules are easier to follow. The Use of Quotation Marks Quotation marks set apart statements or words, adding a loud emphasis to whatever they surround. The most basic rule is that a quotation must be…

Holidays are scattered throughout the year to keep mankind from throttling each other in boredom, so use this season to relax and have some fun! To download high resolution poster click here. Embed this image to your site: [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] Visit Friends and Family Christmas is a time for appreciating those we care…

English and music evolve constantly and have a tendency to affect each other; a surprising number of idioms have come from music. To download high resolution poster click here. Embed this image to your site: [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] Chin Music Meaningless talk is “chin music”. “Stop the chin music and give me some solutions.”…

There are many unbelievable words in the English language–some so strange that they are rarely used. There are words for things most of us did not even know we need a word for. “There’s a word for that?” Some may deepen our vocabulary, but sometimes it is just entertaining to pick through the dictionary for…