According to language legend, a classified ad once made this intriguing offer: Antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers. And if you believe that one, I have another: Mixing ...

A phrase is a group of two or more words that does not contain a subject and a verb working together. There are many types of phrases, including verb phrases, adverb phrases, and adjective phrases.

One of the coolest things about the English language is how flexible it is. Verbs can be used as nouns. Adjectives can pinch hit for adverbs. Prepositions can fill in for conjunctions. Nouns can be ...

About two years ago, I conducted an informal survey among those whose proficiency in English is fairly good to find out which aspect of English they found difficult to master. Those who took part in ...