What is GrammarTips?
GrammarTips is a plain-English reference for anyone who has ever stared at a sentence and wondered which word is correct, where the comma goes, or why “their,” “there,” and “they’re” feel interchangeable but aren’t. We publish clear, practical articles on grammar rules, confusing word pairs, vocabulary, abbreviations, and more.
Who writes here?
Every article on GrammarTips is researched, written, and reviewed by a human editor with a background in English linguistics and content writing. We use real usage examples drawn from published texts, not invented sentences.
What you’ll find
- Confusing words — affect vs effect, burglary vs theft, lectern vs pulpit, and hundreds more word pairs explained with a rule and an example that sticks.
- Word lists — curated collections of words by letter, topic, or theme, complete with meanings and usage examples.
- Grammar rules — the rules your teacher mentioned once and never explained properly, finally made clear.
- Prefixes and suffixes — how words are built, and how knowing the parts helps you decode new vocabulary on sight.
- Abbreviations — medical, legal, internet, and everyday acronyms decoded.
- Spanish and French vocabulary — word lists with translations and example sentences for learners at every level.
Our approach
We believe that grammar explanations don’t need to be dry, jargon-heavy, or condescending. A good rule should fit in two sentences. A good example should come from a situation you’ve actually been in. We write every article with that in mind.
No login required. No paywall. No ads cluttering the page. Just clear answers.