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92Grammar 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
82Grammar 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
80Punctuation Is Your Friend
by darkside
Punctuation marks are special signs (e.g: full stops, commas, exclamation points) which help you understand what you're reading. When you read out loud they also show you where to pause and when to raise or... published 9 months ago
77English Usage, Grammar, and Style
by StuartJ
A guide to English grammar and usage resources available on the Internet. published 2 years ago
76Grammar 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
72Grammar 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
71Grammar 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
70Grammar 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
67Grammar 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
63Tips on How to Succeed in searching for work
by Eileen Hughes
There is nothing more demeaning than being unemployed. Anyone can lose his or her job these days. As there is no appreciation or respect for the years of service you gave your ex boss no matter how hard you... published 4 months ago
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