by Pernickety Kate | Feb 10, 2022 | Grammar, Punctuation
I realise I’m late to the party when it comes to fronted adverbials. That’s because I couldn’t decide which hat to wear. As a former Primary School teacher, I know that my brothers and sisters at the chalkface of education have to teach this stuff, whether they want... by Pernickety Kate | Dec 1, 2017 | Editing, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing skills
Hello. We may not have been formally introduced but I’m going to start by making some assumptions. Pigeon-holing you, as it were. If you’ve clicked on this article, it’s a fair bet that you have at least a passing interest in language use. That already sets you apart... by Pernickety Kate | Oct 1, 2017 | Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Words
If that headline is bothering you, you won’t be alone. This blog post is about language change that is sometimes uncomfortable – specifically, the use of jargon. The aim is to help you become more comfortable with it, or at least more understanding! I...