Tag Archives: English language

Who/Whom Needs It!

Who/whom usage is one of the most common grammar errors in the English language. Some people, and even some grammarians, believe that whom should be cast out of the language forever. Perhaps they’re right, but for now, for those of … Continue reading

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Is It Gonna or Going To?

I remember that in fourth grade, a friend of mine showed me an essay she’d written. I couldn’t tell you anything about it—not the subject or the class or the length of the essay–except that within this masterpiece of childhood … Continue reading

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This Is Definitely an Error

Definitely has quickly become one of the most commonly misspelled words on the Internet. In fact, hardly a web page scrolls by where I don’t see it spelled definately. Again, the correct spelling is definitely. Think of the other words … Continue reading

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