
10 Rules for Writing Numbers and Numerals - Daily Writing Tips
Jul 30, 2007 · How do you express numbers in your writing? When do you use figures (digits) and when do you write out the number in words (letters)? That is, when do you
The 14 English Punctuation Marks With Examples - Daily Writing Tips
Do you know how to use punctuation marks correctly in English? While some might seem straightforward, you may come across punctuation marks that you’re unsure
List of Prefixes and Suffixes and their Meanings - Daily Writing Tips
This post lists prefixes, suffixes, and their meanings. (Many scientific and mathematical prefixes have been omitted.) Groups of one or more definitions after
When to Use a Comma: 10 Rules and Examples - Daily Writing Tips
Commas can be a particularly tricky punctuation mark. There are some cases where you know you should use a comma – such as when separating items in a list –
75 Contronyms (Words with Contradictory Meanings) - Daily Writing Tips
Sep 14, 2011 · The English language includes an interesting category of words and phrases called contronyms (also spelled contranyms, or referred to as autoantonyms) --
Multiple Thoughts in One Sentence - Daily Writing Tips
Aug 3, 2007 · The rule of putting a period at the end of every thought would be simpler, except that in English, we’re allowed to include more than one thought in the same sentence. These thoughts are …
Math or Maths? - Daily Writing Tips
Is “math” or “maths” the correct word to use as the shortened or colloquial form of the word mathematics? The answer is that it depends on where you are.
15 Types of Documents - Daily Writing Tips
Many terms exist that distinguish one form of documentation from another. Here are some words for specific documents, with explanations of their functions as
7 Rules For Formatting Lists - Daily Writing Tips
Jan 4, 2011 · Conversely, lists consisting of items more than one sentence long are cumbersome, and these elements are usually more effectively presented within paragraphs or as separate paragraphs. …
Use a Dash for Number Ranges - Daily Writing Tips
May 6, 2013 · Which symbol should be used with numbers: a hyphen (-), or an en dash (–)? The question may seem trivial -- a dash is a dash, right? -- but using the correct