Editorial »

Recently Added Articles Page #71

Our vibrant community of passionate editors is making sure we're up to date with the latest and greatest grammar tips, articles and tutorials.

Font size:

ascend - correct spelling

ascend verbExample: She will ascend to upper management....

added by edgood
7 years ago

assistance - correct spelling

assistance nounExample: Let me give you some assistance....

added by edgood
7 years ago

assistant - correct spelling

assistant nounExample: He served as the CEO’s assistant....

added by edgood
7 years ago

associate - correct spelling

associate noun and verbExample: She is a new associate with the law firm. nounExample: She will associate with that firm. verb...

added by edgood
7 years ago

association - correct spelling

association nounExample: This trade association lobbied for the bill....

added by edgood
7 years ago

ate - correct spelling

ate verb (past tense of the verb eat)Example: He ate a nutritious breakfast....

added by edgood
7 years ago

atheist - correct spelling

atheist nounExample: The atheist objected to the Pledge of Allegiance....

added by edgood
7 years ago

athletic - correct spelling

athletic adjective and noun (athletics)Example: He excelled in athletic activities. adjectiveExample: He preferred athletics over politics. noun...

added by edgood
7 years ago

attempt - correct spelling

attempt noun and verbExample: The doctor will attempt to reattach the severed finger. verbExample: This vain attempt will undoubtedly fail. noun...

added by edgood
7 years ago

attendance - correct spelling

attendance nounExample: Your attendance at the writing course will improve your skills....

added by edgood
7 years ago

attention - correct spelling

attention nounExample: Give the teacher your full attention....

added by edgood
7 years ago

audience - correct spelling

audience nounExample: The audience eagerly awaited the rock star....

added by edgood
7 years ago

August - correct spelling

August proper nounExample: She was born in August....

added by edgood
7 years ago

author - correct spelling

author noun and verbExample: The author signed books at Barnes & Noble. nounExample: He plans to author a book about the rise and fall of the dollar. verb...

added by edgood
7 years ago

automobile - correct spelling

automobile nounExample: Her problems with her automobile prompted her to call Car Talk....

added by edgood
7 years ago

autumn - correct spelling

autumn nounExample: The oil drilling will begin in the autumn....

added by edgood
7 years ago

auxiliary - correct spelling

auxiliary adjective and nounExample: Our auxiliary power system helped us survive the storm. adjectiveExample: The verb to be serves as an auxiliary verb. adjectiveExample: The auxiliary helped the hospital patients. noun...

added by edgood
7 years ago

avenue - correct spelling

avenue nounExample: She watched him stroll down the avenue....

added by edgood
7 years ago

awful - correct spelling

awful adjective and adverbNote: Some people object to the use of awful or awfully as adverbial intensifiers, but these forms appeared in the early 19th century.Example: We had an awful day at the office. adjectiveExample: It’s awful (or awfully) ho...

added by edgood
7 years ago

awhile - correct spelling

awhile adverbNot a while (a noun form).See Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words. Click here for a discussion of awhile, a while.Example: Let’s sit awhile and rest. adverbExample: Let’s sit for a while and rest....

added by edgood
7 years ago

awkward - correct spelling

awkward adjectiveExample: The awkward teenager managed to survive the ordeal....

added by edgood
7 years ago

axle - correct spelling

axle nounNot axel.Example: The front axle on the car was defective....

added by edgood
7 years ago

bachelor - correct spelling

bachelor nounExample: He is the world’s most eligible bachelor....

added by edgood
7 years ago

balance - correct spelling

balance noun and verbExample: The balance in the account was more than enough. nounExample: She tried to balance her checkbook. verb...

added by edgood
7 years ago

balloon - correct spelling

balloon noun and verbExample: The little girl lost her balloon. nounExample: The federal debt will continue to balloon. verb...

added by edgood
7 years ago

Discuss these recent grammar articles with the community:

0 Comments

    We need you!

    Help us build the largest grammar knowledge base and articles collection on the web!


    Improve your writing now:

    Download Grammar eBooks

    It’s now more important than ever to develop a powerful writing style. After all, most communication takes place in reports, emails, and instant messages.



    Quiz

    Are you a grammar master?

    »
    Identify the sentence with correct use of the past perfect tense:
    A She finished her homework before dinner.
    B They are going to the concert tonight.
    C She had already eaten when he arrived.
    D We will have completed the project by Monday.