Grammar Underground with June Casagrande http://www.grammarunderground.com Cutting through the grammar bull to help folks make the best choices in usage, sentence structure, punctuation & more. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:35:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 June Casagrande's Grammar Underground, cutting through the grammar bull to help folks make the best choices in usage, sentence structure, punctuation & more. June Casagrande no June Casagrande globalpopstar@mac.com globalpopstar@mac.com (June Casagrande) 2011 Cutting through the grammar bull. grammar, writing, punctuation, copy writing, word usage, style, Grammar Underground with June Casagrande http://www.grammarunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/itunes.jpg http://www.grammarunderground.com Event Goer, Eventgoer, or Event-Goer? http://www.grammarunderground.com/event-goer-eventgoer-or-event-goer.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/event-goer-eventgoer-or-event-goer.html#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:14:30 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2428 When it comes to combining "goer" with other words, there should be a clear answer on whether and how to attach it. There isn't. Here's how to make good choices anyway ...

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/event-goer-eventgoer-or-event-goer.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,hyphens,IDIOMS,suffixes When it comes to combining "goer" with other words, there should be a clear answer on whether and how to attach it. There isn't. Here's how to make good choices anyway ... When it comes to combining "goer" with other words, there should be a clear answer on whether and how to attach it. There isn't. Here's how to make good choices anyway ... June Casagrande no 5:56 Everyday vs. Every Day http://www.grammarunderground.com/everyday-vs-every-day.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/everyday-vs-every-day.html#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:44:29 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2380 Yes, these are both right -- at different times. And yes, you should know the difference.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/everyday-vs-every-day.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE Yes, these are both right -- at different times. And yes, you should know the difference. -   Yes, these are both right -- at different times. And yes, you should know the difference.   June Casagrande no 3:14 'Could Of' http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-of.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-of.html#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:22:26 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2358 Don't make this common mistake! The phrase that sounds like "could of" is actually written "could've." Here's the full story.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-of.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,VERBS Don't make this common mistake! The phrase that sounds like "could of" is actually written "could've." Here's the full story. -   Don't make this common mistake! The phrase that sounds like "could of" is actually written "could've." Here's the full story.   June Casagrande no 2:58 Firstly and Secondly http://www.grammarunderground.com/firstly-and-secondly.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/firstly-and-secondly.html#comments Mon, 27 May 2013 15:41:07 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2348 Some people insist that "firstly" and "secondly" are wrong in contexts like "Firstly, the accused was nowhere near the scene of the crime." It should be "first," they say. But actually both are acceptable.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/firstly-and-secondly.html/feed/rss2 0 ADVERBS,GRAMMAR,WRITING STYLE Some people insist that "firstly" and "secondly" are wrong in contexts like "Firstly, the accused was nowhere near the scene of the crime." It should be "first," they say. But actually both are acceptable. -   Some people insist that "firstly" and "secondly" are wrong in contexts like "Firstly, the accused was nowhere near the scene of the crime." It should be "first," they say. But actually both are acceptable.   June Casagrande no 2:57 Predicate Adjective at the Beginning of a Sentence? http://www.grammarunderground.com/predicate-adjective-at-the-beginning-of-a-sentence.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/predicate-adjective-at-the-beginning-of-a-sentence.html#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:45 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2338 Instead of writing, "The apple pie is also delicious," some writers rely a lot of the form "Also delicious is the apple pie." That's often fine (in moderation). But this form can lead to amateurish writing.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/predicate-adjective-at-the-beginning-of-a-sentence.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,GRAMMAR,WRITING STYLE Instead of writing, "The apple pie is also delicious," some writers rely a lot of the form "Also delicious is the apple pie." That's often fine (in moderation). But this form can lead to amateurish writing. -   Instead of writing, "The apple pie is also delicious," some writers rely a lot of the form "Also delicious is the apple pie." That's often fine (in moderation). But this form can lead to amateurish writing.   June Casagrande no 4:13 'Continual' and 'Continuous' http://www.grammarunderground.com/continual-and-continuous.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/continual-and-continuous.html#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 13:58:07 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2328 There are some subtle differences between these words, but they have a lot in common, too.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/continual-and-continuous.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,WORD USAGE There are some subtle differences between these words, but they have a lot in common, too. -   There are some subtle differences between these words, but they have a lot in common, too.   June Casagrande no 3:54 The Peculiar Power of 'Every' http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-peculiar-power-of-every.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-peculiar-power-of-every.html#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:36 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2319 If you say "the man and woman are," why is it you'd say "every man and woman is"?

That's the peculiar power of "every."

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-peculiar-power-of-every.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT If you say "the man and woman are," why is it you'd say "every man and woman is"? - That's the peculiar power of "every." If you say "the man and woman are," why is it you'd say "every man and woman is"? That's the peculiar power of "every." June Casagrande no 3:23 Forgo and Forego http://www.grammarunderground.com/forgo-and-forego.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/forgo-and-forego.html#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:59 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2311  

These two little words cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. Here's how to keep them straight.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/forgo-and-forego.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,SPELLING,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE   - These two little words cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. Here's how to keep them straight. -     These two little words cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. Here's how to keep them straight.   June Casagrande no 5:01 Done vs. Finished http://www.grammarunderground.com/done-vs-finished.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/done-vs-finished.html#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:54 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2304  

It's one of the most popular mom corrections of all time: the idea that you can't say "I'm done" to mean you've finished eating. Unfortunately, Mom had it wrong ...

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/done-vs-finished.html/feed/rss2 0 DICTIONARIES,GRAMMAR,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE   - It's one of the most popular mom corrections of all time: the idea that you can't say "I'm done" to mean you've finished eating. Unfortunately, Mom had it wrong ... -     It's one of the most popular mom corrections of all time: the idea that you can't say "I'm done" to mean you've finished eating. Unfortunately, Mom had it wrong ...   June Casagrande no 3:56 Flat Adverbs http://www.grammarunderground.com/flat-adverbs.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/flat-adverbs.html#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:52 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2295  

Think it's wrong to say "Drive slow"? Not so fast ...

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/flat-adverbs.html/feed/rss2 0 ADVERBS,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR   - Think it's wrong to say "Drive slow"? Not so fast ... -     Think it's wrong to say "Drive slow"? Not so fast ...   June Casagrande no 3:05 When to Hyphenate Prefixes and Suffixes http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-hyphenate-prefixes-and-suffixes.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-hyphenate-prefixes-and-suffixes.html#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:35:04 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2286 Knowing when to use a hypen with a prefix or suffix isn't as easy as it should be ...

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-hyphenate-prefixes-and-suffixes.html/feed/rss2 0 hyphens,PUNCTUATION Knowing when to use a hypen with a prefix or suffix isn't as easy as it should be ... -   Knowing when to use a hypen with a prefix or suffix isn't as easy as it should be ...   June Casagrande no 4:02 Could Care Less http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-care-less.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-care-less.html#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:00:18 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2279  

The term "I couldn't care less" could be losing ground to "I could care less." But should you use it? Ummm ... I'm going to say no.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/could-care-less.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,IDIOMS   - The term "I couldn't care less" could be losing ground to "I could care less." But should you use it? Ummm ... I'm going to say no. -     The term "I couldn't care less" could be losing ground to "I could care less." But should you use it? Ummm ... I'm going to say no.   June Casagrande no 3:12 'Home In' or 'Hone In'? http://www.grammarunderground.com/home-in-or-hone-in.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/home-in-or-hone-in.html#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:54:38 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2270 Every hear someone say they're going to "hone in on something"? They probably meant "home in."

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/home-in-or-hone-in.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,VERBS,WORD CHOICE Every hear someone say they're going to "hone in on something"? They probably meant "home in." -   Every hear someone say they're going to "hone in on something"? They probably meant "home in."   June Casagrande no 4:06 'Mens Department,' 'Womens Shoes' & 'Childrens Toys' http://www.grammarunderground.com/mens-department-womens-shoes-childrens-toys.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/mens-department-womens-shoes-childrens-toys.html#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:11:47 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2253 Apostrophes may be getting less common in terms like farmers market and teachers college. But does that mean it's okay to skip the apostrophe in mens department, womens shoes, or childrens toys? No.

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/mens-department-womens-shoes-childrens-toys.html/feed/rss2 0 apostrophe,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,possessives Apostrophes may be getting less common in terms like farmers market and teachers college. But does that mean it's okay to skip the apostrophe in mens department, womens shoes, or childrens toys? No. -   Apostrophes may be getting less common in terms like farmers market and teachers college. But does that mean it's okay to skip the apostrophe in mens department, womens shoes, or childrens toys? No.   June Casagrande no 4:07 Copular Verbs and Their Complements http://www.grammarunderground.com/copular-verbs-and-their-complements.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/copular-verbs-and-their-complements.html#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:43:53 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2245 Copular verbs, also called linking verbs, are different from other verbs because they're not modified by adverbs. Because they refer back to the subject, they're usually followed by adjectives, as in "I feel bad" or "This coffee tastes good." Here's the full story ....

 

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/copular-verbs-and-their-complements.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,ADVERBS,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,VERBS Copular verbs, also called linking verbs, are different from other verbs because they're not modified by adverbs. Because they refer back to the subject, they're usually followed by adjectives, as in "I feel bad" or "This coffee tastes good. Copular verbs, also called linking verbs, are different from other verbs because they're not modified by adverbs. Because they refer back to the subject, they're usually followed by adjectives, as in "I feel bad" or "This coffee tastes good." Here's the full story ....     June Casagrande no 6:09 Objects Part 2 of 2: Indirect Objects and Indirect Object Pronouns http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-2-of-2-indirect-objects-and-indirect-object-pronouns.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-2-of-2-indirect-objects-and-indirect-object-pronouns.html#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:00:10 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2238 In "I sent a letter to Joe," the noun Joe is the object of the preposition to. But in "I sent Joe a letter," Joe becomes something called an indirect object. Here's the full story ...

 

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-2-of-2-indirect-objects-and-indirect-object-pronouns.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,OBJECTS AND SUBJECTS,VERBS In "I sent a letter to Joe," the noun Joe is the object of the preposition to. But in "I sent Joe a letter," Joe becomes something called an indirect object. Here's the full story ... -   -   In "I sent a letter to Joe," the noun Joe is the object of the preposition to. But in "I sent Joe a letter," Joe becomes something called an indirect object. Here's the full story ...     June Casagrande no 3:11 Objects Part 1 of 2: Direct Objects http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-1-of-2-direct-objects.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-1-of-2-direct-objects.html#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:21 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2234 In grammar, an object is a noun or prounoun that works with a transitive verb or preposition. And these terms aren't just jargon. Understanding them, and the difference between direct and indirect objects, can really help your writing.

Next week: Indirect Objects

 

 

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/objects-part-1-of-2-direct-objects.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,OBJECTS AND SUBJECTS,PREPOSITIONS,VERBS In grammar, an object is a noun or prounoun that works with a transitive verb or preposition. And these terms aren't just jargon. Understanding them, and the difference between direct and indirect objects, can really help your writing. - In grammar, an object is a noun or prounoun that works with a transitive verb or preposition. And these terms aren't just jargon. Understanding them, and the difference between direct and indirect objects, can really help your writing. Next week: Indirect Objects     June Casagrande no 6:17 The En Dash http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-en-dash-2.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-en-dash-2.html#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:43:49 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=2227 You've probably seen this little mark hundreds of times -- even if you never noticed it!

]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-en-dash-2.html/feed/rss2 0 COPY EDITING,PUNCTUATION,WRITING BOOKS,WRITING STYLE You've probably seen this little mark hundreds of times -- even if you never noticed it! You've probably seen this little mark hundreds of times -- even if you never noticed it! June Casagrande no 5:01 How to Use Your Palette, Your Palate, and Even Your Pallet http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-to-use-your-palate-your-palette-and-even-your-pallet.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-to-use-your-palate-your-palette-and-even-your-pallet.html#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:05 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=1228 You'd be surprised how many professional writers don't know the difference between palette, palate, and pallet ...

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-to-use-your-palate-your-palette-and-even-your-pallet.html/feed/rss2 0 SPELLING,TYPOS,WORD CHOICE You'd be surprised how many professional writers don't know the difference between palette, palate, and pallet ... You'd be surprised how many professional writers don't know the difference between palette, palate, and pallet ... June Casagrande no 3:44 Where to Put 'Only' http://www.grammarunderground.com/where-to-put-only.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/where-to-put-only.html#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:36 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=1090 You don't have to put "only" next to the word it modifies. But often it's a good idea.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/where-to-put-only.html/feed/rss2 0 ADVERBS,COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,WRITING STYLE You don't have to put "only" next to the word it modifies. But often it's a good idea. -   You don't have to put "only" next to the word it modifies. But often it's a good idea.   June Casagrande no 5:04 Is It 'Embarrased By' or 'Embarrased With'? 'Bored Of' or 'Bored With? http://www.grammarunderground.com/is-it-embarrased-by-or-embarrased-with-bored-of-or-bored-with.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/is-it-embarrased-by-or-embarrased-with-bored-of-or-bored-with.html#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:46:09 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=1055  

... and, more important: How can you know for sure?

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/is-it-embarrased-by-or-embarrased-with-bored-of-or-bored-with.html/feed/rss2 0 IDIOMS,PREPOSITIONS,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE,WRITING   - ... and, more important: How can you know for sure?   ... and, more important: How can you know for sure? June Casagrande no 4:30 The Two Biggest Grammar Myths http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-two-biggest-grammar-myths.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-two-biggest-grammar-myths.html#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:00:07 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=1044 A lot of people will tell you it's wrong to split an infinitive or to end a sentence with a preposition.  Don't believe them.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-two-biggest-grammar-myths.html/feed/rss2 2 COPY EDITING,GRAMMAR,PREPOSITIONS,WRITING STYLE A lot of people will tell you it's wrong to split an infinitive or to end a sentence with a preposition.  Don't believe them. A lot of people will tell you it's wrong to split an infinitive or to end a sentence with a preposition.  Don't believe them. June Casagrande no Can 'Over' Mean 'More Than'? Can 'Under' Mean 'Less Than'? http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-over-mean-more-than-can-under-mean-less-than.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-over-mean-more-than-can-under-mean-less-than.html#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:00:58 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=975 Some people will tell you that "over" and "under" can only refer to physical location. They're wrong. But there's still some wisdom in their words.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-over-mean-more-than-can-under-mean-less-than.html/feed/rss2 0 PREPOSITIONS,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE Some people will tell you that "over" and "under" can only refer to physical location. They're wrong. But there's still some wisdom in their words. Some people will tell you that "over" and "under" can only refer to physical location. They're wrong. But there's still some wisdom in their words. June Casagrande no A Friend of Joe's or a Friend of Joe? http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-friend-of-joes-or-a-friend-of-joe.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-friend-of-joes-or-a-friend-of-joe.html#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:30 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=962 How to deal with the dreaded "double-possessive."

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-friend-of-joes-or-a-friend-of-joe.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,IDIOMS,PUNCTUATION,WRITING STYLE How to deal with the dreaded "double-possessive." How to deal with the dreaded "double-possessive." June Casagrande no Can 'Hopefully' and 'More Importantly' Begin a Sentence? http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-hopefully-and-more-importantly-begin-a-sentence.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-hopefully-and-more-importantly-begin-a-sentence.html#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:27 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=947 Ever heard it's wrong to say "Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow"? How about that "More importantly" is an embarrassing mistake? Here's the real story.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-hopefully-and-more-importantly-begin-a-sentence.html/feed/rss2 0 ADVERBS,GRAMMAR,SENTENCE WRITING,WORD USAGE,WRITING STYLE Ever heard it's wrong to say "Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow"? How about that "More importantly" is an embarrassing mistake? Here's the real story. Ever heard it's wrong to say "Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow"? How about that "More importantly" is an embarrassing mistake? Here's the real story. June Casagrande no Affect and Effect http://www.grammarunderground.com/affect-and-effect.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/affect-and-effect.html#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:41 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=916 Affect is a verb and effect is a noun -- except when they're not.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/affect-and-effect.html/feed/rss2 0 VERBS,WORD CHOICE Affect is a verb and effect is a noun -- except when they're not. Affect is a verb and effect is a noun -- except when they're not. June Casagrande no How Not to Use Semicolons http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-not-to-use-semicolons.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-not-to-use-semicolons.html#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 08:00:42 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=906 Instructions and a word of caution from the frontline on semicolon abuse.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/how-not-to-use-semicolons.html/feed/rss2 0 PUNCTUATION,WRITING Instructions and a word of caution from the frontline on semicolon abuse. Instructions and a word of caution from the frontline on semicolon abuse. June Casagrande no What's the Difference Between May and Might? http://www.grammarunderground.com/whats-the-difference-between-may-and-might.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/whats-the-difference-between-may-and-might.html#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 08:00:28 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=891 You may want to see “may” and “might” as distinct. Then again, you might not.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/whats-the-difference-between-may-and-might.html/feed/rss2 0 VERBS,WORD CHOICE,WORD USAGE You may want to see “may” and “might” as distinct. Then again, you might not. You may want to see “may” and “might” as distinct. Then again, you might not. June Casagrande no Lesser-known Adverbs http://www.grammarunderground.com/lesser-known-adverbs.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/lesser-known-adverbs.html#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:00:06 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=876 Adverbs aren't just those -ly words that modify verbs. They're a much bigger group than that.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/lesser-known-adverbs.html/feed/rss2 1 ADVERBS Adverbs aren't just those -ly words that modify verbs. They're a much bigger group than that. Adverbs aren't just those -ly words that modify verbs. They're a much bigger group than that. June Casagrande no I Like Like http://www.grammarunderground.com/864.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/864.html#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:55 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=864 Can like mean such as? Can it mean as? Some say no. But maybe it's best not to listen to them.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/864.html/feed/rss2 0 conjunctions,GRAMMAR,PREPOSITIONS Can like mean such as? Can it mean as? Some say no. But maybe it's best not to listen to them. Can like mean such as? Can it mean as? Some say no. But maybe it's best not to listen to them. June Casagrande no A Real, Serious Conundrum? http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-real-serious-conundrum.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-real-serious-conundrum.html#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:14:32 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=856 It can be hard to know whether to put commas between adjectives. Here's a simple test you can use to get these commas right every time.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/a-real-serious-conundrum.html/feed/rss2 0 PUNCTUATION It can be hard to know whether to put commas between adjectives. Here's a simple test you can use to get these commas right every time. It can be hard to know whether to put commas between adjectives. Here's a simple test you can use to get these commas right every time. June Casagrande no Can You Put 'There's' in Front of a Plural? http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-put-theres-in-front-of-a-plural.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-put-theres-in-front-of-a-plural.html#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:00:48 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=845 It's common to hear people say "there's some" and "there's many." But should it be "there are some" and "there are many"? Well, yes and no.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-put-theres-in-front-of-a-plural.html/feed/rss2 0 IDIOMS,PRONOUNS It's common to hear people say "there's some" and "there's many." But should it be "there are some" and "there are many"? Well, yes and no. It's common to hear people say "there's some" and "there's many." But should it be "there are some" and "there are many"? Well, yes and no. June Casagrande no Serial Commas for Sane People http://www.grammarunderground.com/serial-commas-for-sane-people.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/serial-commas-for-sane-people.html#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:07 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=830 You don't have to be a militant comma partisan to understand the basics of the serial comma.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/serial-commas-for-sane-people.html/feed/rss2 0 PUNCTUATION,STYLE,WRITING You don't have to be a militant comma partisan to understand the basics of the serial comma. You don't have to be a militant comma partisan to understand the basics of the serial comma. June Casagrande no Tall Is to Taller as Statuesque Is To ? http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-can-you-add-er-to-tall-but-not-to-statuesque.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-can-you-add-er-to-tall-but-not-to-statuesque.html#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:23:53 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=813 Comparatives and superlatives can seem like a mystery. Here's how to get them right every time.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-can-you-add-er-to-tall-but-not-to-statuesque.html/feed/rss2 0 ADJECTIVES,COMPARATIVES,GRAMMAR Comparatives and superlatives can seem like a mystery. Here's how to get them right every time. Comparatives and superlatives can seem like a mystery. Here's how to get them right every time. June Casagrande no Between You and Me vs. Between You and I http://www.grammarunderground.com/between-you-and-me-vs-between-you-and-i.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/between-you-and-me-vs-between-you-and-i.html#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:15:17 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=803 Building on our recent podcast about "John and I" vs. "John and Me," here's why you should choose "between you and me."

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/between-you-and-me-vs-between-you-and-i.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,PRONOUNS Building on our recent podcast about "John and I" vs. "John and Me," here's why you should choose "between you and me." Building on our recent podcast about "John and I" vs. "John and Me," here's why you should choose "between you and me." June Casagrande no The Couple Who or The Couple That? http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-couple-who-or-the-couple-that.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-couple-who-or-the-couple-that.html#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:00:48 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=776 A simple solution to a common conundrum.
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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-couple-who-or-the-couple-that.html/feed/rss2 2 GRAMMAR,PRONOUN ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT,PRONOUNS A simple solution to a common conundrum. A simple solution to a common conundrum. June Casagrande no When to choose 'John and me' over 'John and I' http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-choose-john-and-me-over-john-and-i.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-choose-john-and-me-over-john-and-i.html#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:55:53 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=762 An easy way to master one of the most commonly confused points of the English language.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/when-to-choose-john-and-me-over-john-and-i.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,OBJECTS AND SUBJECTS,PRONOUNS An easy way to master one of the most commonly confused points of the English language. An easy way to master one of the most commonly confused points of the English language. June Casagrande no Try To vs. Try And http://www.grammarunderground.com/try-to-vs-try-and.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/try-to-vs-try-and.html#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:10:04 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=755 Surrounded by sticklers? It might be safer to use "try to."

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/try-to-vs-try-and.html/feed/rss2 0 GRAMMAR,WORD USAGE Surrounded by sticklers? It might be safer to use "try to." Surrounded by sticklers? It might be safer to use "try to." June Casagrande no Not that big a sports fan? Or not that big OF a sports fan? http://www.grammarunderground.com/not-that-big-a-sports-fan-or-not-that-big-of-a-sports-fan.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/not-that-big-a-sports-fan-or-not-that-big-of-a-sports-fan.html#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:17 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=740 What you should know about the "intrusive of."

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/not-that-big-a-sports-fan-or-not-that-big-of-a-sports-fan.html/feed/rss2 1 GRAMMAR,IDIOMS,PREPOSITIONS What you should know about the "intrusive of." What you should know about the "intrusive of." June Casagrande no Why Should You Choose 'I Feel Bad' Over 'I Feel Badly'? http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-should-you-choose-i-feel-bad-over-i-feel-badly.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-should-you-choose-i-feel-bad-over-i-feel-badly.html#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:00:59 +0000 June http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=636 Because not all verbs are created equal.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/why-should-you-choose-i-feel-bad-over-i-feel-badly.html/feed/rss2 0 ADVERBS,GRAMMAR,LINKING VERBS Because not all verbs are created equal. Because not all verbs are created equal. June Casagrande no The Apostrophe http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-podcast-title-goes-here2.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-podcast-title-goes-here2.html#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:00:46 +0000 admin http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=5 What’s the single best way to get someone to ridicule your writing? Mess up your apostrophes. Luckily, avoiding their wrath is easy.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-podcast-title-goes-here2.html/feed/rss2 0 PUNCTUATION What’s the single best way to get someone to ridicule your writing? Mess up your apostrophes. Luckily, avoiding their wrath is easy. What’s the single best way to get someone to ridicule your writing? Mess up your apostrophes. Luckily, avoiding their wrath is easy. June Casagrande no Compose vs. Comprise http://www.grammarunderground.com/compose-vs-comprise.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/compose-vs-comprise.html#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:00:43 +0000 admin http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=228 Why you might want to avoid "comprised of."

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/compose-vs-comprise.html/feed/rss2 0 Test excerpt for compose and comprise Test excerpt for compose and comprise June Casagrande no Hyphenation http://www.grammarunderground.com/hyphenation.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/hyphenation.html#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:00:10 +0000 admin http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=191 Not too confident in your hyphenation skills? You’re not alone. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be hyphenating like the pros.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/hyphenation.html/feed/rss2 3 PUNCTUATION,SENTENCE WRITING,STYLE Not too confident in your hyphenation skills? You’re not alone. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be hyphenating like the pros. Not too confident in your hyphenation skills? You’re not alone. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be hyphenating like the pros. June Casagrande no Can You Begin a Sentence with And, But, or So? http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-begin-a-sentence-with-and-but-or-so.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-begin-a-sentence-with-and-but-or-so.html#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:00:17 +0000 admin http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=263 A lot of people were taught not to start sentences with conjunctions, especially "and." That's pure superstition.

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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/can-you-begin-a-sentence-with-and-but-or-so.html/feed/rss2 0 A lot of people were taught not to start sentences with conjunctions, especially "and." That's pure superstition. A lot of people were taught not to start sentences with conjunctions, especially "and." That's pure superstition. June Casagrande no The Dreaded 'Whom' http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-dreaded-whom.html http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-dreaded-whom.html#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:55:02 +0000 admin http://www.grammarunderground.com/?p=271 Turns out, whom needn't be a problem at all.
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]]> http://www.grammarunderground.com/the-dreaded-whom.html/feed/rss2 2 WORD CHOICE,WRITING,WRITING STYLE Turns out, whom needn't be a problem at all. Turns out, whom needn't be a problem at all. June Casagrande no