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From our automatic “thank you” as we grab our caramel latte at Starbucks to the genuine “thank you” when a…
Today we’re going to see if we are allowed to “drive slow” instead of “slowly.” May we “jump high” or…
Researching the word “funnest” and its close relation “funner” turned out to be a lot less fun than I had…
Today’s topic is the difference between abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms. It’s kind of an extension of the last episode,…
Here’s a listener: Hi, Grammar Girl. This is Patti from Houston… Patti and her friends are debating about the serial…
This is shaping up to be a nasty flu season, which prompted a listener named Marc to bring up a…
Dave J. asked, “What’s the appropriate phrase—’beckon call’ or ‘beck and call’?” The correct phrase is “beck and call.” If you…
THE QUICK AND DIRTY If you follow Chicago style, spell it “dos and don’ts.” If you follow AP style, spell…
Today we’ll be looking at two constructions that are correct, but which one you choose depends on your audience. “In…
Today’s topic is how to use the word however in a sentence. It’s probably more complicated than you think it…