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Grammar 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
Grammar 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
Grammar 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
Grammar 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
Grammar 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
Grammar 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 16 months ago
Grammar Mishaps: There, Their and They're
by Robin
There, their and they're are homonyms. Homonyms are two or more words that sound alike but have different meanings. Some examples are: write and right, dew and do, your and you're, and there, their, and... published 2 years ago

