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Colons are most often used when introducing a list, and their primary function is to tell the reader that more information is on its way.
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Apostrophes can be tricky and are frequently misused, especially in attempts to distinguish between a descriptive plural word and plural ownership.
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Mignon Fogarty of Grammar Girl offers some tips for instances where using one of the two may be the better option.
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
If you have trouble distinguishing the differences between “until,” “till” and “ ’til,” these tips from Marko Ticak at Grammarly can help get you on the right track.
“To” and “too” are homophones, which means they are pronounced the same but have different meanings—and that means they’re easily confused.
“Who’s” and “whose” are homonyms, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings. Alice Underwood, writing at Grammarly, lays out the basics to help you remember the correct form to use in different contexts.
The words between and among aren’t always interchangeable. Mignon Fogarty shared examples at QuickandDirtyTips.com to illustrate the distinction.
Parentheses are one form of punctuation that can cause some confusion. Some people have trouble determining when to use them, while others may apply them without really knowing if parentheses are the most appropriate punctuation.
Can you choose the correct word in each sentence?
When crafting emails and presentations, it’s important to avoid sentence fragments.
