Psychology Today

Where Do the Rules of Grammar Come From?

When we speak our native language we unconsciously follow certain rules. These rules are different in different languages. For example, if I want to talk about a particular collection of oranges, in ...
The New York Times

Grammar Fans Flock to a Film About Participles and Gerunds

“Rebel With a Clause” celebrates the improbable cross-country journey of a woman who gently imparts grammar rules to strangers. Ellen Jovin, wearing a “Grammar Is Groovy” T-shirt, is the star of ...
The Conversation

The grammar police belong in the 18th century – let’s not inflict their rules on today’s children

Hard for primary school children – what about you? TungCheung/www.shutterstock.com Parents and teachers in England are angry about a spelling, punctuation and grammar test that school children must ...
Psychology Today

Where Do the Rules of Grammar Come From?

When we speak our native language we unconsciously follow certain rules. These rules are different in different languages. For example, if I want to talk about a particular collection of oranges, in ...