Semicolons bring the drama; that's why I love them
(ft.com)
Semicolons bring the drama; that’s why I love them
Semicolons bring the drama; that’s why I love them
The 600-Year History of the Singular 'They' (2022)
(mentalfloss.com)
For evidence that language is constantly evolving, look at the history of they. The singular form of the pronoun, which has become mainstream in recent years, can describe individuals whose gender isn’t specified—replacing the clunky he or she—and is used by nonbinary people who identify with the pronoun. The AP Stylebook has accepted such functions of they, them, and their since 2017, and Merriam-Webster made the singular they its word of the year in 2019.
For evidence that language is constantly evolving, look at the history of they. The singular form of the pronoun, which has become mainstream in recent years, can describe individuals whose gender isn’t specified—replacing the clunky he or she—and is used by nonbinary people who identify with the pronoun. The AP Stylebook has accepted such functions of they, them, and their since 2017, and Merriam-Webster made the singular they its word of the year in 2019.
Show HN: Autarkie – Instant grammar fuzzing using Rust macros
(github.com/R9295)
Autarkie is a native grammar fuzzer built in Rust. Using procedural macros, it (almost completely) automatically creates a grammar fuzzer.
Autarkie is a native grammar fuzzer built in Rust. Using procedural macros, it (almost completely) automatically creates a grammar fuzzer.
AI is right about em-dashes
(joeldueck.com)
There’s a notion going around that em-dashes signify AI authorship.
There’s a notion going around that em-dashes signify AI authorship.
The American Style of Quotation Mark Punctuation Makes No Sense (2021)
(erichgrunewald.com)
There are different ways of combining quotation and punctuation marks. In the American style, you almost always put periods and commas inside the quotation marks:
There are different ways of combining quotation and punctuation marks. In the American style, you almost always put periods and commas inside the quotation marks:
In the Matter of the Commas
(theamericanscholar.org)
For the true literary stylist, this seemingly humble punctuation mark is a matter of precision, logic, individuality, and music
For the true literary stylist, this seemingly humble punctuation mark is a matter of precision, logic, individuality, and music
How to Use Em Dashes (–), En Dashes (–), and Hyphens (-)
(merriam-webster.com)
Be dashing—and do it well
Be dashing—and do it well
How to use an en-dash and em-dash correctly? (BrE)
(lighthouseproofreading.co.uk)
There are hyphens. Then there are dashes. There’s the en dash. Then there’s the em dash.
There are hyphens. Then there are dashes. There’s the en dash. Then there’s the em dash.
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo
(wikipedia.org)
"Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo" is a grammatically correct sentence in English that is often presented as an example of how homonyms and homophones can be used to create complicated linguistic constructs through lexical ambiguity.
"Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo" is a grammatically correct sentence in English that is often presented as an example of how homonyms and homophones can be used to create complicated linguistic constructs through lexical ambiguity.
Why is zero plural? (2024)
(stackexchange.com)
For example, if we choose two 2s, zero 3s, and one 5, we get the divisor
For example, if we choose two 2s, zero 3s, and one 5, we get the divisor
The 'Blog' of 'Unnecessary' Quotation Marks
(unnecessaryquotes.com)
A few months ago I had the delightful experience of a recorded conversation with Kyle and Emily from the language podcast Butter No Parsnip...
A few months ago I had the delightful experience of a recorded conversation with Kyle and Emily from the language podcast Butter No Parsnip...
Sentence Structure for Writers (2017)
(oup.com)
Some sentences just sound awkward. In order to ensure clarity, writers need to consider more than just grammar: weight is equally important.
Some sentences just sound awkward. In order to ensure clarity, writers need to consider more than just grammar: weight is equally important.
Germans decry influence of English as 'idiot's apostrophe' gets approval
(theguardian.com)
A relaxation of official rules around the correct use of apostrophes in German has not only irritated grammar sticklers but triggered existential fears around the pervasive influence of English.
A relaxation of official rules around the correct use of apostrophes in German has not only irritated grammar sticklers but triggered existential fears around the pervasive influence of English.
Linus Torvalds declares war on the passive voice
(theregister.com)
Linux contributors told to sort out their grammar lest they be actively corrected
Linux contributors told to sort out their grammar lest they be actively corrected
Germans decry English influence as 'idiot's apostrophe' gets official approval
(theguardian.com)
A relaxation of official rules around the correct use of apostrophes in German has not only irritated grammar sticklers but triggered existential fears around the pervasive influence of English.
A relaxation of official rules around the correct use of apostrophes in German has not only irritated grammar sticklers but triggered existential fears around the pervasive influence of English.