Entries by Damian Scattergood
Misplaced modifiers, dangly bits
Misplaced Modifiers Dangling modifiers aka misplaced modifiers are all expressions that grammarians toss into the conversation on purpose to confuse and embarrass the rest of us. So what do they mean? Consider this sentence: walking down the high street, the new shoe shop caught her eye. We all probably know what is meant, but grammatically […]
Commonly Confused Words – Quick Test
How good is your English?
Some words have a similar sound but have very different meaning. Here is a test to see how good your English really is.
Explain the difference between the following commonly confused words:
Words that pack a punch
It pays to be especially careful when using words to describe someone. Often a subtle word change can give a very different meaning and impact on what you say.