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…
Abbreviated Details
We writers occasionally use abbreviations in our writing, so there are a few fairly intuitive rules that apply to these…
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…
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…
Are You Singular?
Sometimes using singular verbs sounds wrong, but we’re back to the rules again. When you use a singular noun, your…
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…
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…
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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