Category: Business Writing

ndefinite pronouns are exactly what they sound like, they are pronouns for things that are vague or undefined. This type of pronoun refers to an unspecified or unidentified person or thing. 

The subject is who or what the sentence is about.  The trip to the office usually takes about an hour. The predicate is what the subject is or does. The trip to the office usually takes about an hour. “Who” is the subject case and “whom” is the object case. Examples: Who is going with … Read On >

People use the term “Business Writing.” Is there really such a thing? Business Writing Isn’t Just Writing! First things first, let’s debunk a common misconception: business writing is more than just writing. It’s a skill set distinct from academic writing, which often prioritizes complexity over clarity.Long, cascading sentences are difficult to read and require extra … Read On >

Pronouns refer to other words (called “antecedents”). The “other word” needs to be very clear to the audience before you can use a pronoun to refer to it.

Grammar Costs Time and MONEY Some experts estimate that the US economy wastes $75 billion annually because of poor English skills. Others say that 80 percent of corporate waste can be tied directly to ineffective communications. A lot of focus has been put on speaking skills, because really, who writes anymore, right? Well, if you … Read On >

Using Who or Whom when writing. WHO or WHOM? We all know that there’s a difference between when to use WHO or when to use WHOM. But could you explain what to do?  The confusion between who and whom when writing is an issue that many people struggle with. As language evolves, common every day speech is much more forgiving on the usage of … Read On >

Opinion and Fact Depend On Audience Express opinion and fact in the correct settings to make your point effectively. For example, when expressing an opinion among friends, instead of saying that something “is the best,” say, “I think it is the best.” Here is where phrases like “I feel,” “I think,” and “I believe” work very … Read On >

Does Your Resume Present You As Trivial Or Important? Selling with Your Resume.

Linguistic Precision = Less Explaining Later “If you want to try a good dish at the restaurant, order the ‘Linguistic Precision.’  It’s not bad!” What does “good” really mean here? What does “bad” mean? Help your audience. Choose exact words to express your idea. That’s linguistic precision. “Nice,” “good,” and “bad” are vaguedescriptive words. They don’t tell … Read On >