Mixed Grill

There is an ongoing debate among English language enthusiasts about grammatical acceptability. Some argue that what is considered correct depends largely on what sounds right to the speaker or writer....

It sounds unpalatable and constitutes an abuse of the language. The adjective “woefully” has become a familiar choice among many writers and speakers of English. It is widely used—by both...

It has become common to use the verb “decamp” to mean dumping one political party for another. Consequently, the avalanche of mass defections from Party A to Party B has...

From the point of view of one of the prolific writers and accomplished language purists, “Word power is about very much more than the number of words you know. But...

Engaging the right vocabulary to convey one's message, whether in the written or oral form to be understood, requires deeper reflection, or thought process. Verbal presentation can sometimes be overlooked,...

The habit of wasting words refuses to die. Instead of writing tightly, many still pad sentences with empty fillers. Good writing is clear, sharp, and unambiguous. Yet, as one English...

Arthur Christansen, renowned English enthusiast and famous editor of the London Daily Express, once gave one of the finest tips on good journalistic writing. In one of his bulletins to...

It’s official: hopefully has become the most overworked word in the English language. It pops up in conversations, emails, and speeches like an uninvited guest who won’t leave — and...

Often, poor grammar and inappropriate word choices either excite, bore, or even put the reader to sleep. This happens when writing lacks the basic qualities that promote effective communication. Instead...

Quoting one of the language purists, "These ungrammatical expressions and out-dated constructions mean great impediments to clarity in the use of English." His advised? Try and find better alternatives for...