Tag: grammar
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Grammar: Which vs. That
For proper grammar, think about how you’re using the words which vs. that. Essential or NonessentialGenerally, the word which introduces a clause that is not essential to understand the meaning of the sentence (nonessential) and can be set off with commas. The word that generally introduces an essential clause, which is needed to understand the…
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Commonly Misused, Misspelled Words and Phrases
Spell check doesn’t necessarily catch words that are spelled correctly but chosen incorrectly. Here’s a list of some of the most common I’ve found in my editing experience. (Written in a certain vein, because vampires need proper grammar too.) accept/except: Of course I’ll accept (agree with, allow) your tongue at my throat. After the summer…