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93Grammar Mishaps: Sympathy vs. Empathy
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...
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89Most Common Grammar and Spelling Errors: Are You Guilty?
Ms. Puns' guide to common grammar and spelling errors and how to correct them.
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89Language is Learned
You may have heard it said that all babies have the same linguistic abilities at birth. This is true. They have no linguistic abilities at birth. No child is born knowing language, and early infancy and...
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89Finding Your Writing Style, Finding Your Voice
Do you let your voice shine through your writing? Everyone has a unique writing voice and style. Have you found yours? I was trained as a journalist in college. Trained, like a performing dog, to write...
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88Grammar Mishaps: How to Address a Card or Envelope
Below is a quick and easy lesson on addressing an envelope or card. I often see envelopes and holiday cards addressed incorrectly. The rules are easy to remember and you can avoid a lot of grammar...
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87Is it "Free Rein" or "Free Reign" or even "Free Rain?"
Free Rain? Well, I can tell you right off, it's not "free rain" so if you came looking for that, you're probably after the music group Free Rain. Here's a link to their website, go hire them for your...
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88Grammar: Proper Pronoun Usage 101
The proper use of pronouns has all but ceased in our modern age. In truth, common vernacular has begun to create a new rule with regards to proper usage here- mainly, that there is no rule. Furthermore,...
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87Which is correct: in-person or in person?
"In person" and "in-person" are both correct when the first phrase is used as an adverb and the second is used as an adjective. Definitions and examples follow from several sources: IN PERSON...
2 comments86Grammar Mishaps: Semicolon vs. Comma
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...
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86Grammar Mishaps: Raise vs. Rise
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...
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