On Words: Michael Chabon’s “Ulysses on Trial”
Words should suit the context and purpose of a piece of writing Read More
Posts related to word choice
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
President’s Day: A Singular Holiday?
Authorities disagree about the name Presidents' Day . . . Read More
Celebrate the New Year in (MLA) Style
Should you write, “Happy New Year,” “Happy new year,” or “Happy New Year’s”? . . . Read More
However: Where to Place It?
Where to place however when it means “but” or “in spite of that” Read More
Clearing Up the Confusion between You and I
Many writers substitute the phrase between you and I for between you and me . . . Read More
Verbs with Alternative Subjects
Should you use a singular or plural verb after alternative subjects—that is, two nouns joined by or—when one is singular and the other plural? A common practice is to have the verb agree in number with the second subject of the pair—in other words, with the noun that is closer to the verb . . . Read More
The Confused Answer
After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More
A Few Kinds of Redundancy
Learn to recognize redundancy in your writing Read More