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How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions in Your Writing
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We use subordinating conjunctions all the time, often without even knowing what they are. But how exactly do they work?
How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions in Your Writing
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We use subordinating conjunctions all the time, often without even knowing what they are. But how exactly do they work?
Advanced Grammar Test for a High IQ
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If you have ever been accused of being a card-carrying member of the grammar police, then this quiz is just for you!
How Well Do You Know English Grammar?
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Are you a grammar pro? Do you know which preposition to use at all times? Prove you have what it takes with this English grammar quiz. Go on and demonstrate your knowledge of demonstratives once and for all!
FANBOYS: A Mnemonic for Coordinating Conjunctions
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Remembering the parts of speech can be tricky. It may have been a while since you took a grammar class, so you might appreciate a helpful tool for remembering coordinating conjunctions. These helpful little words can be brought to mind using the FANBOYS acronym, which stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
Grammar Rules on When to Use a Semicolon
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Knowing when to use a semicolon is a matter of remembering that a semicolon is a cross between a pause and a period.
10 Completely Wrong Ways to Use Commas
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Confused on how to use commas? You're not alone. Read about 10 completely wrong ways to use commas at HowStuffWorks.
Can an Automaker Forbid You From Reselling Your Car?
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Several carmakers put clauses in the sales contracts of their supercars preventing buyers from reselling them. HowStuffWorks looks at the new trend.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
What's the Difference Between Whose and Who's?
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Who's got the lowdown on whose birthday it is today? "Who's" and "whose" are always a challenge to get right, but we've got some pro tips.