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Question: That or which?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Which word is better to use? That depends on whether your meaning is restrictive or nonrestrictive.   If the information in your sentence applies to something specific in the sentence, then it is restrictive (it applies to one thing or one … Continue reading →

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Ode to a childhood dresser: If this dresser could talk

Posted on April 10, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

This beloved dresser started its tenure with us around 1962. It was “cris” in my parents’ bedroom, where it served until it was handed down to me and my sister when we got our own room a few years later. … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: It’s Okay To Use They Instead of He/She and Him/Her

Posted on April 10, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Writers may now feel at ease with their instinctive desire to use they as a singular pronoun. It’s fine in casual writing and dialogue, but should be used as a last resort in formal writing. Read a sneak peak at … Continue reading →

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5 Rules for Using Hyphens in Compound Adjectives

Posted on March 14, 2017 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 compound adjective is a modifier made up of two or more words. The general practice in writing is to use a hyphen if the compound adjective can be misread. There are several exceptions to this rule. The best reference … Continue reading →

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Use a Style Guide To Help Your Organization Establish Credible Communications

Posted on February 17, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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