Monthly Archives: November 2016

“…as well as” and “and”: One is not like the other

Posted on November 28, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

“as well as” is not a replace ment for “and.” Continue reading →

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How to review your own work when a proofreader is not available

Posted on November 15, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

You have to submit your paper at the end of the week and the proofreader called and said he just broke up with his girlfriend and is in no condition to work for a week. What can you do to … Continue reading →

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Word Usage: On using “among” and “between”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  Question: When do you use “between” and when do you use “among”? Use between to express group collaboration, whether there are two groups or more. Example: The collaboration between the Universities of Shady Grove, Montgomery College, and Montgomery County … Continue reading →

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