Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.
The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.
'Mischievous,' 'nuclear,' and other words to pronounce with caution.
They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.
An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.
The awkward case of 'his or her'
Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.