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“The Reason” Versus “The Reason Why:” Is There One Right Way?
For some writers—and especially the more persnickety members of the Grammar Police—the phrase “reason why” is a huge pet peeve. “Why” seems redundant when it follows “reason”; shouldn't you simply say “the reason the cat jumped” as opposed to “the reason why the cat...
The “Blond Or Blonde” And “Gray Or Grey” Debates
Is your main character a blond...or a blonde? Or that grandfatherly antagonist you just created—is his thinning hair iron gray or iron grey? Stop tearing your hair out trying to decide! We have the answers right here. “Blond” vs “Blonde” The word “blond” has its...
Industry Influencer: Merriam-Webster Inc.
Today, Kory Stamper is here with us from Merriam-Webster Inc. to give us a little peek into the life of a lexicographer. Merriam-Webster has been teaching us how to spell correctly (and use the right word at the right time) since 1828! CONTEST: Leave a comment below...
When To Capitalize The Common Noun Names Of Family Relatives
Capitalizing can be tricky, especially when family's involved. Of course, all first and last names should be capitalized—that’s a no-brainer. But, like any family, throw in some aunts, dads, cousins, and possessive nouns, and suddenly things get a bit more...
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