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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.


Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "People Tipping"

 

Comedian ISMO on the complexities of the word 'tip'

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)