Regardless Of What You Think, 'Irregardless' Is A Word
Grammarians are up in arms over dictionaries including "irregardless." The Merriam-Webster dictionary responds: "We do not make the English language, we merely record it."
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Maine Dairy Drivers Settle Overtime Case That Hinged On An Absent Comma
"For want of a comma" in a state labor law, a federal appeals court had said that a group of Maine dairy drivers were eligible for overtime pay. A $5 million settlement has been reached.
Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are studying how music and rhythm activities could help children who struggle with grammar and language development.
The 'Grammar Vigilante': Defender Of Truth, Justice And The Grammarian Way
Wielding his handy "apostrophiser," this "Banksy of punctuation" stalks the streets of Bristol at night, reclaiming the British city's street signs for good — one corrected apostrophe at a time.
The Oxford Comma: Great For Listing, Pontificating, And Winning Court Cases
An appeals court dispute between a Maine dairy company and its delivery drivers came down to a single punctuation mark — or rather, the lack of it. Count it a win for the controversial comma.
The Sports (And Teams) Whose Fans Made The Fewest Grammatical Mistakes In 2015
The most language errors came from fans of the Washington Redskins, whose 16.5 mistakes per 100 words widely surpassed every other franchise. Fans of NBA teams did well.
Editing The Climate Talkers: Punctuation's Effect On Earth's Fate
The littlest things — punctuation, precise word choice and grammar — can hold tremendous power in worldwide climate negotiations. This year in Europe, editors get a chance to help make history.