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89Grammar 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: 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
77Grammar 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
80Grammar Mishaps: Lie vs. Lay
by Robin
Lie and lay are commonly misused. My father-in-law, a high school English teacher, finally taught me the correct usage, and I think I have finally got it. Lie is to recline. Lay is to put or place, and the... published 2 years ago
78Grammar Mishaps: It's vs. Its and Your vs. You're
by Robin
In the 16th century the apostrophe was used solely as a means to omit letters. Apostrophe in Greek means "to turn away". In the 17th century it took on new meanings. (See my hub on the other common misuse of... published 2 years ago
70Grammar Guide
by Robin
I was asked to create a comprehensive list of all of my grammar hub. Here's the list in alphabetical order. A vs. An Bring vs. Take Capitalization Rules Compliment vs. Complement Effect vs. Affect Farther... published 17 months ago
78Grammar Mishaps: The Oxford Comma
by Robin
The Oxford Comma is the elusive (not to be confused with allusive or illusive) and optional comma used before the final "and" when writing lists. It acquired its name because it was first used by the editors... published 2 years ago
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