The Grammar Queen

Alter egos must often be given free rein. Or in this case, free reign. Grammar Queen will now pontificate on the pulchritude of punctuation, grammar, and usage.

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

GQ is certainly not a mathematics expert, but even she can see that something isn't quite right here.

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

An apt example of a dangling modifier. I feel so sorry for those weak crews having to work overnight.

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

Excuse me, but some of these words are absolutely NOT "said" words! Tell me, please, how one "beams" a reply? Or quakes, smiles, or trembles a statement? Seriously. Try it. Make sure your substitute for "said" is actually physically possible!

[The YUNiversity @The_YUNiversity]

🗣️💬 Looking for alternatives to “said”?

Consider these words that indicate the speaker’s mood or intention.

#writing

[Dictionary.com @Dictionarycom]

Don't you hate it when you come up with a perfect comeback or witty remark AFTER the moment has passed?

#TheresAWordForThat. It's "esprit de l'escalier." https://t.co/Rzz3CmGfjg

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

Commas with Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Relative Clauses https://t.co/7jvWiYIopK

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Take note, language lovers! How many of these words have you been using incorrectly? https://t.co/B3CjmjaNtl

[Edie Melson @EdieMelson]

Grammar for Writers: What’s an En Dash? (And How to Use it Correctly) on @write_practice https://t.co/0ppGpPhjbl #writing #grammar #editing

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

So apparently it is Cliché Day. GQ will attempt not to get her knickers in a twist whilst those with nerves of steel open this can of worms. Ah, well, tomorrow is another day... https://t.co/V4ze9jxfCC #ClicheDay

[Robin Lee Hatcher @robinleehatcher]

Sign on a NYC loft building: "Wanted: Woman to sew buttons on the fourth floor."
#writingcommunity

[Myra Johnson, Author @MyraJohnson]

Petrichor is my new favorite word! Especially today, our first rain in too many weeks to recall!

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

Everyone has a personal grammar bugaboo. What's yours?
https://t.co/CIOqyckcJJ

[Vannetta Chapman @VannettaChapman]

That one always gets me and I taught college English...I'm also stumped by rein vs reign. I have to look it up every single time. #AuthorsOfTwitter #AuthorLife

[The Chicago Manual of Style @ChicagoManual]

Semicolons do more than just wink. Test your semicolon knowledge with this month’s quiz at CMOS Shop Talk. #ChicagoStyle #AmEditing #AmWriting https://t.co/PwwL3tVjrE

[The Chicago Manual of Style @ChicagoManual]

Q. What is the reason behind spelling out numbers below 10?
Q. Do you recommend uppercase or lowercase for names of emoji?
Q. How would you make “news” possessive?

We answer your #ChicagoStyle questions in the February Q&A at CMOS Online. https://t.co/hxuCgpFx3O

[Cheryl St.John @_CherylStJohn_]

Punctuation is critical.

#punctuation

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

In case anyone has been wondering...
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[English Grammar @GrammarUpdates]

Grammar Basics: The Two Types of Nouns

#English #grammar #ESL #teacherresources #language #Englishlanguage #words #vocabulary #amwriting #writingtips #writingcommunity #grammarworksheets #writing

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

RT @GrammarUpdates: When do you use the apostrophe?

#English #grammar #ESL #teacherresources #language #Englishlanguage #words #vocabulary #amwriting #writingtips #writingcommunity

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

RT @EditorMark: To "assure" is to help dispel doubts; to "ensure" is to make sure something will happen. Ensure an outcome, then assure us it will happen.

[The YUNiversity @The_YUNiversity]

Ingenious [in-JEEN-yuhs] = clever, inventive

Ingenuous [in-JEN-yoo-us] = innocent; naïve

An *ingenious* artist 👨‍🎨 loved my *ingenuous* smile.

#vocabulary #spelling

[The Grammar Queen @TheGrammarQueen]

Pet peeve of the day: Tweets, memes, and other social media posts with inexcusable typos and grammar errors. If you feel you must opine, at least take time to proofread!