Word Mechanics

Get writing help for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. This forum is for questions regarding the proper usage of the English language.

Page 7 of 154
Sort By:
Title Start Date
Replies
Last Message ↓
  1. zootle

    Grammar is using "----- as they ---" correct?

    zootle, Mar 10, 2021
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,208
    Thundair
    Mar 11, 2021
  2. frigocc

    Onamotapediadfmckojcxg for an animal/zombie grunting?

    frigocc, Mar 10, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    750
    Xoic
    Mar 10, 2021
  3. MC247

    Punctuation How to punctuate / lay out non-reporting clauses within a block of speech

    MC247, Mar 9, 2021
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,174
    Xoic
    Mar 9, 2021
  4. Francis de Aguilar

    How best to punctuate this sentence?

    Francis de Aguilar, Mar 6, 2021
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,081
    Francis de Aguilar
    Mar 8, 2021
  5. fairbro

    Hyphens & Dashes

    fairbro, Mar 4, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    1,850
    Mogador
    Mar 7, 2021
  6. J.D. Ray

    Grammar Youth or youths?

    J.D. Ray, Mar 4, 2021
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    3,514
    Seven Crowns
    Mar 7, 2021
  7. R M

    A quick question about a character of mine that is reciting an actual quote

    R M, Feb 25, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    877
    e||ement
    Mar 3, 2021
  8. OurJud

    Harms way?

    OurJud, Mar 2, 2021
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    1,902
    big soft moose
    Mar 3, 2021
  9. Francis de Aguilar

    Capital after colon?

    Francis de Aguilar, Feb 26, 2021
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    1,607
    Friedrich Kugelschreiber
    Mar 2, 2021
  10. Bakkerbaard

    Tie the cat to the bacon

    Bakkerbaard, Jan 19, 2021
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    3,959
    KevinMcCormack
    Feb 26, 2021
  11. Bakkerbaard

    Was that it was

    Bakkerbaard, Feb 16, 2021
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,373
    Bakkerbaard
    Feb 26, 2021
  12. Kalisto

    Using Terms that people only think they know the meaning of...

    Kalisto, Feb 16, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    58
    Views:
    4,344
    big soft moose
    Feb 19, 2021
  13. alpacinoutd
    Locked

    Show me, don't tell me!

    alpacinoutd, Feb 6, 2021 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    74
    Views:
    4,113
    big soft moose
    Feb 18, 2021
  14. Bakkerbaard

    I made up a word

    Bakkerbaard, Feb 7, 2021
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,716
    Xoic
    Feb 16, 2021
  15. alpacinoutd
    Locked

    words about a state of emotional uncertainty

    alpacinoutd, Jan 19, 2021
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,616
    Lifeline
    Feb 15, 2021
  16. thundermaker313

    Term for old timey cavewomen/jungle women animal skin bikini top

    thundermaker313, Jan 15, 2021
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,695
    The Multiverse
    Feb 14, 2021
  17. Shannon Davidson

    Need a word, I'm suffering brain deprivation

    Shannon Davidson, Feb 10, 2021
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,054
    Shannon Davidson
    Feb 10, 2021
  18. alpacinoutd

    Looking for a verb other than melt

    alpacinoutd, Feb 8, 2021
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    966
    alpacinoutd
    Feb 10, 2021
  19. J.D. Ray

    Punctuation Plural possessive for plurals that don’t end in ‘s’

    J.D. Ray, Feb 8, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,275
    B.E. Nugent
    Feb 10, 2021
  20. atikovi

    Bear or bare when posting directions?

    atikovi, Jan 28, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    990
    Bruce Johnson
    Feb 4, 2021
  21. alittlehumbugcalledShe

    Is there a way of describing a door opening that isn't mind-numbingly boring?

    alittlehumbugcalledShe, Feb 3, 2021
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    18,276
    alittlehumbugcalledShe
    Feb 3, 2021
  22. The Knight

    Word classes

    The Knight, Jan 30, 2021
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,253
    The Knight
    Feb 1, 2021
  23. Jane9595

    Hyphenated words in titles?

    Jane9595, Jan 27, 2021
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,835
    Homer Potvin
    Jan 31, 2021
  24. atikovi

    Anymore or any more?

    atikovi, Jan 28, 2021
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,182
    Selbbin
    Jan 31, 2021
  25. JayAdams

    Is there any good word for this?

    JayAdams, Jan 26, 2021
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,640
    Seven Crowns
    Jan 30, 2021
  26. somemorningrain

    Do you know any contronyms?

    somemorningrain, Jan 27, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,208
    Naomasa298
    Jan 28, 2021
  27. Oberlin

    A question about tenses

    Oberlin, Jan 17, 2021
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,044
    js8857934
    Jan 27, 2021
  28. Cloudymoon

    Laid, layed or lay?

    Cloudymoon, Jan 5, 2021
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,492
    SapereAude
    Jan 22, 2021
  29. fatdode

    Can't find the right word...

    fatdode, Nov 23, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,483
    GraceLikePain
    Jan 12, 2021
  30. Stammis

    Help me find the word

    Stammis, Nov 17, 2020
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    1,452
    Shannon Davidson
    Jan 11, 2021
  31. alpacinoutd

    What is the word for this kind of clothes?

    alpacinoutd, Nov 29, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,357
    Shannon Davidson
    Jan 11, 2021
  32. Accelerator231

    How do you make cool names?

    Accelerator231, Jan 4, 2021
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,212
    Shannon Davidson
    Jan 10, 2021
  33. alpacinoutd

    he finds the sound of her laughter pleasant

    alpacinoutd, Jan 8, 2021
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,252
    Shannon Davidson
    Jan 10, 2021
  34. alpacinoutd

    Ways to avoid repeating said

    alpacinoutd, Nov 17, 2020 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    80
    Views:
    6,246
    Shannon Davidson
    Jan 10, 2021
  35. alpacinoutd

    cancer had made her smile faint

    alpacinoutd, Nov 11, 2020
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    1,903
    Xoic
    Jan 9, 2021
Showing threads 211 to 245 of 5,361

Thread Display Options

Loading...
Page 7 of 154
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice