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Plural Nouns: Understand How to Use Them

Do you understand how to use and create plural nouns? In this article, we break down the rules of creating and using plural nouns in your writing.

What Are Common Nouns and When to Use Them

Wondering about common nouns and how to use them? In this article, we break down what common nouns are, when to use them, and share meaning and examples.

Making Words Possessive with "S"

How do you create the possessive form of a word that ends with "s"? Discover the rules for this creating possesstives with "s" in this article.

What Is the 'Singular They' and Why Should I Use It?

Until relatively recently, English grammarians asserted you use *he* as the gender-neutral pronoun with any antecedent. But things are changing? We explore how to use the singular "they" in this article.

Then vs. Than: Learn When to Use Which

"Than" and "then" are two words that sound alike but have different meanings and uses. In this article, learn how to use "than" versus "then" correctly.

En Dash: The Complete Guide

An en dash is a punctuation mark used to indicate a range of numbers or span of time. In this article, we break down how to use an en dash in your writing.

Em Dash vs En Dash: Complete Guide

An em dash is a versatile punctuation mark used to take the place of parentheses, colons, or comma. An en dash is typically used to show a range. In this article, we explain the difference between em dashes and en dashes so that you can write with confidence.

Em Dash: When and How to Use It Correctly

Use an em dash to set off parenthetical information. In this article, we explain what an em dash is and how to use it.

Best Browser Extensions for Writers

One of our main aims at ProWritingAid is to provide you with the best editing tools wherever you write. With that in mind, we've created browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Here's how to use them.

9 Engaging Ways to Teach Punctuation

Think teaching punctuation is boring? It doesn't have to be! In this article, we share nine great ideas to get your class enjoying learning and punctuating perfectly.

10 Ways to Make Teaching Grammar Fun

Let's make grammar great again! Here are 10 easy ideas to use in your classroom to make learning fun, effective, and memorable.

How to Correctly Punctuate Dialogue

Dialogue, dialogue tags, and action beats. Commas, dashes, and quotation marks. Punctuating dialogue doesn't have to be difficult. Here's what you need to know.

Grammar Rules to Impress Your Editor

You don't want to send an overworked and underpaid editor a manuscript with glaring grammar and punctuation errors. Especially if the editor decides whether your piece runs or not. Send in a poorly edited piece, and you will end up in the slush pile. No editor has time for drastic rewrites.

Increase Customer Satisfaction With ProWritingAid

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Check Your Grammar For Free With Our Brilliant Online Tool

Nothing makes a reader lose faith in a writer faster than a grammar error! The ProWritingAid editing tool is one of the world’s best grammar-checkers, but it also looks at elements of style and structure that help you make your writing as strong and clear as possible. Here's a quick guide to how it works.

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Plural Nouns: Understand How to Use Them

What Are Common Nouns and When to Use Them

Making Words Possessive with "S"

What Is the 'Singular They' and Why Should I Use It?

Then vs. Than: Learn When to Use Which

En Dash: The Complete Guide

Em Dash vs En Dash: Complete Guide

Em Dash: When and How to Use It Correctly

Best Browser Extensions for Writers

9 Engaging Ways to Teach Punctuation

10 Ways to Make Teaching Grammar Fun

How to Correctly Punctuate Dialogue

Grammar Rules to Impress Your Editor

Increase Customer Satisfaction With ProWritingAid

Check Your Grammar For Free With Our Brilliant Online Tool

Grammar Guide

You're Currently Browsing:

Articles about punctuation

The Writing Process

Blogging and Content Writing

Grammar Rules

Business Writing

Writing Apps

How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

Plural Nouns: Understand How to Use Them

What Are Common Nouns and When to Use Them

Making Words Possessive with "S"

What Is the 'Singular They' and Why Should I Use It?

Then vs. Than: Learn When to Use Which

En Dash: The Complete Guide

Em Dash vs En Dash: Complete Guide

Em Dash: When and How to Use It Correctly

Best Browser Extensions for Writers

9 Engaging Ways to Teach Punctuation

10 Ways to Make Teaching Grammar Fun

How to Correctly Punctuate Dialogue

Grammar Rules to Impress Your Editor

Increase Customer Satisfaction With ProWritingAid

Check Your Grammar For Free With Our Brilliant Online Tool

Grammar Guide

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