The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...

If the way people misuse words can drive you batty, you can appreciate why Kyle Wiens, CEO of the online repair community iFixit, makes all applicants to his company take a grammar test. He writes for ...

SEATTLE — With auto-correct on our phones and word processors on our computers, you may find your grammar skills have become a bit rusty! Erica Meltzer, author of How To Write For Class: A Student's ...

Meghan Walbert is Lifehacker’s Managing Editor. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kent State University and a graduate certificate in nonprofit leadership and management from Arizona ...

Proper grammar seems to be a thing of the past -- why stress about tiny technicalities, right? Wrong. You should be a grammar stickler for many reasons. Do you want to risk turning off potential ...

Research reveals what makes some people more sensitive to writing mistakes than others. Check yourself for these five common grammatical mistakes No matter your industry, you need to be able to sound ...

My teenager’s grammar skills are horrible. Are kids getting worse? Their communication skills have never been great, mainly because it takes a while before they realize the importance of saying things ...

The former indicates something is uncovered as in “her bare shoulders.” Bear, obviously could be the large furry mammal which comes to mind, or it could mean “to carry” as in “younger generations ...