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Back to SearchHistory of the @ (At Sign)
Season 3 Episode 148
Hint: This punctuation marks long predates email. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 6 months ago
History of the & (Ampersand)
Season 3 Episode 147
Where did this weird little squiggle come from? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
It's Not That Serious! (Exclamation Marks)
Season 3 Episode 146
Do exclamation marks help or hurt your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
It Isn't Never Right to Use Double Negatives
Season 3 Episode 145
What does the title of this episode mean? Is it always right--or never right? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
Why You Need That Serial Comma
Season 3 Episode 144
People like to argue about the Oxford comma, but there are some very clear scenarios when its use is not optional. Learn more on today's episode of G…
1 year, 7 months ago
"Ten Items or Less"
Season 3 Episode 143
Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
Show, Don't Tell
Season 3 Episode 142
This common writing tip is surprisingly difficult to follow. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
Why "Very Important" Isn't Important At All
Season 3 Episode 141
Strengthen your descriptors with these simple tricks. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
Scare Quotes, Emphasis, and Sarcasm
Season 3 Episode 140
Use quotation marks wisely ... or you may end up adding sarcasm to an awkward situation. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago
Everyone Hates Semicolons
Season 3 Episode 139
Don't use these funny-looking punctuation marks. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
1 year, 7 months ago