Using Order of Adjectives Classifications to Get Commas Right
Are you as confused as me by the distinction between “cumulative” vs. “coordinate” adjectives, and the tests used to classify them? Do you want to get your use of commas right?
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Can You Use These Homophones Correctly?
How many homophones can you spot in this beauty of a sentence (inspired by a perusal of a long list is homophones): “Its a shame they can’t bye more knew close four there sun, butt their pour.“ (Ten.) Most writers keep their eyes peeled for them, and copy editors and proofreaders pore over texts to …
Grammar Myths To Disquiet a Writer’s Soul
Language constantly evolves and, as it does, it creates controversy. Likewise, in some cases, certain speakers create new restrictive rules or apply existing language rules in an overly broad or restrictive manner. These people are often referred to as “purists” or “grammar mavens”, in the negative, pernickety sense. Their beliefs about correct language usage are …
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