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Hyphenate like a boss

Posted on July 19, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Automatic hyphenation is a feature of all word processing programs used today. When this feature is on, the program consults its own dictionary to select word breaks. However, follow these tips to present a well-written, credible document. Proofreading After completing … Continue reading →

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A Museum for Lovers of Words? This I’ve Got to See!

Posted on June 5, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

A new museum (yes, another one) is coming to Washington, D.C. and will open December 2019. It promises to immerse visitors in the wonders and rewards of words and language arts. It’s called Planet Word. And, its mission is to … Continue reading →

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Are Writers Who Use Abbreviations Just Lazy?

Posted on June 1, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. An acronym is one type of abbreviation that uses the initial letters of a group of words. Abbreviations and acronyms have been used ever since man started writing, … Continue reading →

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Sympathy or Empathy: Finding a Way to Understanding and Healing

Posted on April 26, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Sympathy means feeling sorry for someone, feeling pity for their circumstance, enough to send them a condolence card and some flowers. If someone’s house burns down, you feel sympathy for the person and their family and this may move you … Continue reading →

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Oral or Verbal: What’s the Difference?

Posted on April 10, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  Today, I was working on editing a script and came across the use of oral. I pondered whether it would have been more appropriate to use verbal. After some investigation, I concluded that they may be used interchangeably. English is defined by … Continue reading →

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