Once in a while, we run afoul of syntax. What this means is that we unknowingly break the rules of grammar, not just in the English language, but other languages as well. Syntax is defined as ‘rules ...

A run‐on sentence is two or more independent clauses joined together with insufficient punctuation. This means that there are two or more complete sentences fused into one sentence. Use a colon: a ...

There are a few rules that are drummed so incessantly into our heads in school that we cannot help but internalize them. One is "No sentence fragments!" Actually, that should be "Don't use sentence ...

WRITING is a thing. It demands precision and attention to details for you to get it right. Many people hold back from writing because they feel that they always make mistakes in connection with ...

For most of my life, I have been a rules-follower. Yes, occasionally I go wild. I’ll eat ice cream straight out of the container. I’ll wear blue with black. Sometimes — I’ll just come out and say it — ...

One of the enemies of effective communication is the run-on sentence. Like ambiguity and dangling modifiers, it hampers understanding and makes speech and writing ugly. You should, therefore, beware ...

TWO weeks ago, I started a series on sentence errors. Let’s take a look at the corrections of the exercises I shared then. Take out your note and compare the answers, and feel free to email me if ...