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Old-School Grammar

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

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

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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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Its vs. It's

 

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

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The Serial Comma Explained

 

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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