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Just as English slips into Math through Algebra, Math sneaks into English through numerals. Various guidelines can aid writers in using them. What is a Numeral? A numeral is a symbol of a number. “20”, “six”, and “XII” are the numerals of the numbers they represent. You cannot actually see a 2, but any of…

“Either or” and “neither nor” can be confusing to those learning English, and “double negatives” can be friends or foes. Help is on the way with a few rules, some handy tips and a convenient infographic. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] Click here to download high resolution poster. “Either” or “Neither” At the very start, understand…

A picture is worth a thousand words. And Good Grammar Day to You Today! I’d like to discuss the mnemonic devices today with you. Everyone should have heard this expression or word construction. What is a mnemonic device? Mnemonics (pronounced “ne-mon’-ics”) assist the memory, using a system of rhymes, rules, phrases, diagrams, or acronyms. (Study…

As I’ve promised, we’re learning the grammar using more pictures and infographics! Today our subject is concerning articles. Indefinite and definite articles, such as “a”, “an” and “the”, describe and modify nouns. Adults and advanced ESL students can run into many challenging situations where abstract and collective nouns make it difficult to decide whether to…