THE ancient notion of English grammar was one of certain categories of words, and certain rules for their proper use. This is still the idea implied in most of the dictionary definitions of the word.

The Oxford comma. “Ask” instead of “aks.” There, their, and they’re. The legitimacy of “ain’t” and “y’all.” These are familiar, if sometimes contentious, issues in the usage of the English language.

Competition between the ‘Yankees’ and ‘Limeys’ (derogatory terms) spanning decades is, to a larger extent, responsible for the American and British versions of the English language. Out of this ...

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Check this article for 80+ common English grammar mistakes with clear explanations and correct examples. It also covers common Indian English errors, helping you improve both spoken and written ...

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For the first time, experts from the Prayagraj-based English Language Teaching Institute (ELTI), which functions under the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), are busy ...

The laws of grammar may be arbitrary, as those who would simply dismiss them assert. But arbitrary laws are just the ones that need enforcement. Most of my fellow linguists, in fact, would say that it ...