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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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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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What is a malaprop?

 

We'll tell you all the perpendiculars

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"

 

Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
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Odd Word Out: Synonyms Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.
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