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It’s All Greek to Me: Greek Prefixes and Suffixes in English
This post explains the meaning of unfamiliar Greek prefixes and suffixes in English Read More
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E.g. and I.e.: Choosing the Right Abbreviation
Learn how and when to use e.g. and i.e. Read More
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Home In On or Hone In On: Which Is Correct?
Learn why hone in on should be home in on. Read More
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A While or Awhile: Which One Should I Use?
Learn when to use a while and awhile. Read More
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Historic or Historical?
Some adjectives ending in -ic and -ical are interchangeable, but others are not. Read More
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Acronyms in MLA Style
This post discusses the use of acronyms in MLA style Read More
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My Friend and I’s Grammar Problem: Joint Possession with Pronouns
This post explains what to do when describing joint possession using pronouns Read More
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Beyond Citation: Describing AI Use in Your Work
Learn about acknowledging substantive use of AI in your work Read More
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Choosing between Passed and Past
Learn when you should used passed or past. Read More
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Born and Borne: What’s the Difference?
Learn when to use borne instead of born. Read More