Category Archives: Mini Grammar Lessons

It’s Not About You.

Posted on March 4, 2015 by davidbdale

Money seems to have a big role in our society; you can’t do much or get far if you don’t have any.  Money is valuable in different ways, even when you don’t see it physically.  In today’s society you must … Continue reading →

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With this sentence, by these words, it is wrong.

Posted on March 4, 2015 by davidbdale

However, by being introduced to this assignment and having it compare the Yap Fei with the US and France gold trade in 1933, and the Brazilian cruzeros all seemed somewhat similar. By the French not actually having their gold, they … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Troubles

Posted on February 18, 2015 by davidbdale

that/which PTSD was once thought of as an illness which only afflicted veterans returning from war. PTSD was once thought of as an illness, that was true until early in the 21st century. who/whom This condition is visible in the family of … Continue reading →

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Pronoun Agreement/Disagreement

Posted on February 8, 2015 by davidbdale

When is their OK? A common confusion for young writers is when it’s acceptable to use the plural pronouns “they,” and “their,” and “them,” and the rest of the genderless plural pronouns. When your subjects are plural. The answer is … Continue reading →

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Quick Writing Tip

Posted on February 7, 2015 by davidbdale

If you write paragraphs like this . . . : My reaction to the use of this version of Charlie Brown in association to the recent Charlie Hebdo attack is that it shows disappointment. Charlie Brown is a famous cartoon … Continue reading →

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