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78Grammar Mishaps: Then vs. Than
by Robin
Then and than are often confused in the English language. I'll give you a basic breakdown of the two terms, when to use them and a few examples. Than: a comparison Then: a description of time For a more... published 2 years ago
94Grammar Mishaps: Capitalization Rules
by Robin
Here are as many capitalization rules that I can find. Examples have a bullet. If you know of any others, please leave them in the comment box at the bottom of the hub! This hub is about when to use... published 2 years ago
79Grammar Mishaps: Effect vs. Affect
by Robin
Use effect when you mean: RESULT, TO CAUSE, TO ACCOMPLISH, TO BRING ABOUT, or when preceded by A, AN, ANY, THE, TAKE, INTO, and NO. (These words may be separated from effect by an adjective.) Use affect... published 2 years ago
76Grammar Mishaps: i.e. versus e.g.
by Robin
To specify or give examples in a text, writers will many times use "i.e." or "e.g.". Although a bit formal, their usage is perfectly acceptable. Just be aware, there is a distinct difference between the two;... published 2 years ago
87Grammar Mishaps: Neither-Nor vs. Either-Or
by Robin
I recently received an email with the following question: "Peter has not gone to school today, _______ has he done his homework.” The question was regarding whether "neither" or "nor" should be placed... published 2 years ago
78Grammar Mishaps: Toward vs. Towards
by Robin
I was recently sent an email asking if I knew the difference between toward and towards. From what I was taught and can gather, the only distinction between the two is that towards is traditionally used in... published 2 years ago
88Grammar Mishaps: Raise vs. Rise
by Robin
Grammar Request: My students often use raise and rise incorrectly. Could you write a hub on the difference? Both words can mean "to move upwards", but they are not interchangeable. "Rise" is an... published 18 months ago
83Grammar Mishaps: I vs. Me
by Robin
It is a common occurrence to hear the incorrect usage of "I" and "me". This is one of the simplest grammar corrections. "I" is a pronoun that must be the subject of a verb. "Me" is a pronoun that must be... published 2 years ago
91Grammar Mishaps: Sympathy vs. Empathy
by Robin
I recently received a hub request to write an article on the difference between sympathy and empathy. Receiving my undergrad in Psychology, I had my own thoughts on the differences already, but decided to add... published 12 months ago
84Grammar Mishaps: Positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
by Robin
I received another hub request on the degrees of adjectives: positive, comparative and superlative. I'll attempt to give the basic breakdown of each and how they are interrelated. Adjectives modify nouns or... published 18 months ago
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