Twice in the past week, people have asked me about “compare to” and “compare with.” What’s the difference, they wondered. How do you know which one to use? The subject is a sore spot for me. For years ...

An email writer recently took me to task for my “atrocious” grammar. Later, I learned that my specific transgression is the occasional use of a preposition at the end of a sentence. We are not born ...

The preposition is arguably the most treacherous grammatical component in any language. Check that out in regard to any other language you are familiar with.A preposition is a word or group of words ...

When I get emails from native English speakers who have questions about grammar or usage, it makes me feel useful. They’re seeking the same type of information I’ve sought in the past, which means I’m ...