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Healthful vs. Healthy Confusing Words and Homonyms in English

WEBHealthful, Healthy. The difference between these two words is unquestionable, healthful meaning "something that promotes health" and healthy meaning "in good health." But in …

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Semicolons Punctuation Rules and Examples

WEBRule 1a. A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences ( independent clauses ). Examples: Call me tomorrow; you …

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When to Capitalize People’s Titles

WEBOctober 8, 2012, at 7:24 pm. Our Rule 5 of Capitalization states, “Capitalize the titles of high-ranking government officials when used before their names. Do not …

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Capitalization of Academic Degrees

WEBCapitalization of Academic Degrees. Perhaps you’ve wondered if and when academic degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.) should be capitalized. If you read through …

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Commas with Appositives

WEBCommas with Appositives. The definition of an appositive is a word or word group that defines or further identifies the noun or noun phrase preceding it.. Rule: …

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Using Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Within Sentences

WEBOur Rule 1 of Spacing with Punctuation states, “With a computer, use only one space following periods, commas, semicolons, colons, exclamation points, question marks, and …

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Abbreviating Professional Titles and Academic Degrees

WEBM.S. (Master of Science) M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) M.A. (Master of Arts) C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) When an abbreviated academic reference is …

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Capitalization of Academic Degrees

WEBThe Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) recommends writing academic degrees in lower case except when directly preceding or following a name. Proper nouns, of course, should still …

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Capitalization of Job Titles

WEBWith capitalization of job titles, there are rules and then there is the “rule.” The rules are based on some precedent while the “rule” is based on ego. Let’s go over …

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Hyphens with Common Prefixes

WEBGenerally, with common prefixes, you do not need to use a hyphen unless it would avoid possible confusion. Therefore, most writers would write nonalcoholic …

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Subject and Verb Agreement Quiz

WEBSubject and Verb Agreement Quiz. 1. For each of the following, choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree. Every one of the shirts has a green collar. Every one …

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Capitalization of Governmental Words

WEBHere are some simple rules to help you. Rule: When you use the complete names of departments, capitalize. You may also capitalize a shortened form of a …

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This/That/These/Those : Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns

WEBThe demonstrative adjectives this/that/these/those, which may also be pronouns, tell us where an object is located and how many objects there are. This and …

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The Most Common Punctuation Error of All

WEB“Yes” to all your questions. These words can be used as adjectives (without apostrophes) or as possessive pronouns (with apostrophes). You are right about the …

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Apostrophes Quiz The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

WEBApostrophes Quiz. 1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. Her husbands wallet was full of curious items. Her husband’s wallet was full of curious items. Her …

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Crisis or Crises : What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You …

WEBBoth crisis and crises are correct and acceptable words to use in American English, but they also differ slightly in meaning. Today we’ll explain the difference and ensure you know …

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