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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
93Grammar 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
83Grammar 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
76Grammar Mishaps: Who vs. Whom
by Robin
There is a simple trick to knowing the difference between who and whom. All you have to do is answer your question or restate the sentence using "he" or "him". This trick also works with whoever and... published 2 years ago
78Grammar 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: 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
82Grammar 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
80Grammar 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 2 years ago
77Grammar 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
84Grammar 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
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