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95Grammar 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
85Grammar 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 15 months ago
90Grammar 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
83Grammar 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
79Grammar 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
79Grammar 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
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
79Grammar 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
83Grammar Mishaps: Good vs. Well
by Robin
The general rule with good and well is that well is an adverb and good is an adjective. What this means is that well modifies verbs, adjectives and other adverbs and good modifies nouns. Unfortunately,... published 2 years ago
72Grammar 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
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