Messy Plurals
Plurals can get messy. and the rules even messier. The Chicago Manual of Style tends toward logic, but in certain cases…
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Acronyms and Periods
Back in the day, it seemed we put periods in every acronym. Much of that has changed from when I…
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Abbreviated Details
We writers occasionally use abbreviations in our writing, so there are a few fairly intuitive rules that apply to these…
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Whom Should You Say?
No one, that’s who! Maybe it sounds correct because you can picture someone prim and proper uttering these words, but…
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Some Incorrect Constructions to Avoid
Here are some phrases or sentence constructions I come across often in my editing. Although they’re common, it’s good to…
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Are You Singular?
Sometimes using singular verbs sounds wrong, but we’re back to the rules again. When you use a singular noun, your…
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Some Grammatical Errors That Aren’t
Don’t you love all the rules we have for grammar? One thing you learn early on in elementary school is…
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All Confused Enquire Here
You’ve probably seen these two words used in the same ways: inquire and enquire. So, is there a difference? These are basically…
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The Past Has Passed
Yes, I see a bit of confusion regarding past and passed. These two words are often misused, but it’s not…
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