Parallelism is something copyeditors and writers often disagree about. With a little research and a lesson in grammar, we can end this age-old debate.
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Vagueness and Clarity in And/Or
Some language experts hate the use of and/or, even though the term appears in millions of texts. When used correctly, and/or illustrates choices to readers.
I’ll Take the Percent Increase for $84, Please
There’s often confusion about the difference between “percent” and “percentage points.” Let’s clarify using math equations and real world examples.
Writing with Suffixes: Er Words
Writing with suffixes can show you just how versatile language is. Let’s investigate the suffix “-er” and some examples of its usage.
Writing with Suffixes: How to Ate Your Words
Writing with suffixes is just as important as writing with prefixes. Let’s start with the suffix “-ate” and some real-world examples of its usage.
Writing With Prefixes: Intra and Inter
“Intra” and “inter” are a pair of prefixes that people often confuse. Let’s investigate the differences using real-world examples and definitions.
Language by the People
What qualifies a usage as “proper” grammar? Perhaps the better question is who qualifies a usage as “proper”? Let’s dig a little deeper.
Plural or Singular? Here’s How to Handle Collective Nouns
There are a few significant ways in which British and American English differ, one of them being the handling of collective nouns.
Tips from Tweets: Building Your Small Business Brand
Get valuable advice on establishing your unique small business brand from Erin’s collection of tweets from the Small Business Expo in Boston.
Rewriting the Zombies: “Curate” and “Reveal”
Zombie rules seem follow you around like the undead, though some are just stylistic choices. Here’s a breakdown on the outdated rules involving “curate” and “reveal.”
