When The Independent published Helen Coffey’s passionate eulogy for the semicolon – that misunderstood and underappreciated jewel of English punctuation – the reaction from our readers was ...

I got an email one morning last week from a complete stranger in South Korea. In the From-line the sender’s name was displayed in hangul (my favorite among the world’s writing systems; I may write ...

Are you up to the challenge? {copyShortcut} to copy Grammar is fundamental, but sometimes over time we forget the basics. Test your skills with these 26 questions. Grammar is fundamental, but ...

Many of us are reliant on technology to correct our spelling and grammar, but this quiz proves not thinking for yourself can begin to effect your English skills. U.S trivia platform Quizly has rounded ...

We're all taught the importance of correct grammar and spelling at school. But a new test by Playbuzz has left many adults stumped despite it being designed for children aged between 11 and 12. The ...

Preparing for government exams is more than just memorising facts or practising reasoning questions. Language, especially English grammar, plays a crucial role in determining success. Whether it’s ...

Take a look at sample questions from the new "back-to-basics" grammar test to be sat by 11-year-old pupils from next summer in primary schools. By Andrew Marszal 17 December 2012 • 12:00am Grammar ...