Choosing Between
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How do I use singular they?
Singular they has two uses: specific and generic (“Pronouns”). Specific Use The MLA advises writers to always follow the personal pronouns of individuals they write… Read More
Are medical terms such as Staphylococcus aureus and their acronyms italicized only at first instance?
Medical terms such as Staphylococcus aureus are italicized at each instance, but acronyms for these terms (in this case, MRSA), are always set in roman… Read More
Inanimate Nouns and Possession
Opinions vary on which inanimate nouns can be made possessive by adding ’s Read More
What Is a Usage Guide?
This post discusses usage guides, a type of reference work consulted in the publishing industry Read More
Versus or Against?
Writers often misuse the term versus Read More
Impact as a Verb
The MLA recommends restricting the use of impact as a verb . . . Read More
This Can Be Confusing
Chances are, you've begun many sentences with This Read More
When is it OK to start a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?
You can use a comma or a dash to connect these pairs of sentences, but writing them separately is not incorrect. It is looked upon… Read More
Teaching the History of the English Language: An Interview
The study of the history of the English language (HEL) reaches back to the fifth century . . . Read More