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97Grammar 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
91Grammar 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
89Grammar Mishaps: Quotation Marks
by Robin
I recently received a comment asking me to write a hub about the rules around quotation marks. I will attempt to compile a complete list of rules and usages. If you have any additions, please feel free to... 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
87Grammar Mishaps: Split Infinitives
by Robin
I received an email regarding split infinitives. Our fellow hubster wrote: Will you write a hub on split infinitives? "I think they're okay; a friend of mine insists they're not. We decided to let you... published 2 years ago
86Grammar Mishaps: Farther vs. Further
by Robin
Throughout history, farther and further have been used interchangeably. Even the Merriam-Webster Dictionary states that the words are interchangeable; they are the inflected form of far. It is not until... published 2 years ago
85Grammar Mishaps: Prepositions
by Robin
I recently received an email asking if it is acceptable nowadays to use a preposition at the end of a sentence. Fellow Hubster wrote, "I know it's been 'against the rules', but following the rules often makes... published 2 years ago
85Grammar Mishaps: Semicolon vs. Comma
by Robin
The bottom line: it's up to you. Semicolons and commas are used to link two sentences or independent clauses. An independent clause must contain a subject and a verb. You have the choice of leaving one... published 2 years ago
85Grammar 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
84Grammar 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 18 months ago
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