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Presently Is Not Now
A commonly misused word that I’ve come across more and more lately is presently. I think the reason that I’m seeing it more frequently is this indisputable need we seem to have developed to try to use longer, and sometimes … Continue reading
The Errors of Summer
Even though I was initially uninterested, it peaked my curiousity when I read that, as we get older, we actually perceive time as moving more quickly. That might explain why it’s already time for my monthly post highlighting all of … Continue reading
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Tagged grammar, language, monthly error report, summer, writing
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Staycation
We here at languageandgrammar.com understand that not everyone agrees that the evolution of language, which is normal, should be done based on logic and need rather than on acceptance of mistakes or on a whim. That brings me to the suddenly … Continue reading
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Tagged ginormous, language, staycation, trendy language, writing
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Fun with Pronouns: you and me, you and I, him and me…
Nominative pronouns are pronouns that can be used as subjects of clauses or sentences. The nominatives are I, he, she, we, they, who, whoever. Objective pronouns are pronouns that can be used as objects. The objectives are me, him, her, … Continue reading
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Tagged English, grammar, grammar error, just between you and I, just between you and me, nominative pronouns, objective pronouns, pronouns, writing
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Comprised of Errors
I don’t know when or how it started, but comprise and composed of have somehow become intertwined, resulting in the use of comprised of. Well, unfortunately, comprised of is a faulty construction. Comprise means include, as in Haydn’s Piano Sonata … Continue reading
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Meeting Double-Talk
The business world is the breeding ground for trendy words and phrases, so it’s not surprising that a recent business meeting I attended was full of such words and phrases. Since my co-workers already look at me suspiciously (Not the … Continue reading
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Tagged business terms, double-speak, grammar, Jargon, lanuage, writing
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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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It’s Doable
What’s doable for me is writing a blog about how annoyed I get at hearing everyone say it’s doable. Just so I’m being clear, I’m not saying that this is not a word; however, just because something is a word … Continue reading
Disinterested or Uninterested: Very Interesting
Disinterested and uninterested are not synonyms; they are two different words with two different meanings. To be disinterested is to be impartial, unbiased, and neutral, sort of like the referees are supposed to be in football. (Don’t even get me … Continue reading
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