Cognates: Words With Common Linguistic Ancestors

Cognates: Words With Common Linguistic Ancestors

Have you ever wondered why some words look, sound, and mean the same despite being from different languages? Historical, cultural, and social interactions frequently result in languages becoming a blend of other languages. As languages develop and evolve, they adopt...
Grammar Basics: Types of Sentences By Usage and Grammar

Grammar Basics: Types of Sentences By Usage and Grammar

A sentence is a building block of communication. It conveys a coherent and complete thought, idea, or emotion.  Sentences come in different types, each serving a unique function. Generally, sentences are categorized by their function and structure. Understanding...
The Interrobang: Blending Questions and Exclamations

The Interrobang: Blending Questions and Exclamations

While reading, have you ever come across these kinds of punctuation marks (‽) or this (?!)? This is an interrobang—the combination of a question mark and an exclamation point. It’s a modern, non-standard punctuation mark. But what on earth does it do‽  What is an...
Title Case Vs Sentence Case: Which One to Use?

Title Case Vs Sentence Case: Which One to Use?

Sentence and title cases are the two primary styles for writing titles, headlines, and headings. While it seems like their usage is a matter of preference, there are debates about which is more appropriate and correct. Both styles have their merits, and the choice...
Tone Indicators: Communicating Intent Through Text

Tone Indicators: Communicating Intent Through Text

Have you ever found yourself misinterpreting someone’s message in a chat, or experienced the reverse? It’s a common issue in a world where faceless communication has become the norm. It gets tricky understanding someone’s message without facial...
What Are Conditional Sentences? Examples and Usage

What Are Conditional Sentences? Examples and Usage

Communication is filled with hypothetical discussions, possibilities, unchangeable events, and logical statements. You’re often challenged to decipher the nuances of sentences and what they mean. Conditional sentences address these elements, and understanding each...