In this series, “You Might Sound Smarter If …” we aim to tackle the common misused phrases, grammar, and punctuation that we’ve simply grown accustomed to and learned to accept as right.

You Might Sound Smart If ... Lesson One 

You Might Sound Smart If ... Lesson Two

You Might Sound Smart If ... Lesson Three

You Might Sound Smart If ... Lesson Four

You Might Sound Smart If ... Lesson Five