BlogAsk the EditorsSummary, Overview, and ReviewPosted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (4)A reader asks about the differences between summary, review, and overview. Editor Kory Stamper explains. More...Restrictive and Nonrestrictive ClausesPosted Friday, March 05, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (8)Editor Kory Stamper takes another look at a recent question. More...Modifier PlacementPosted Monday, March 01, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (9)Does it matter where you put a modifying word or clause? Editor Kory Stamper talks about modifiers and their placement. More...Two Similar PhrasesPosted Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (9)Albion has asked about the phrases as much as anything and nothing so much as. Editor Emily Brewster addresses both: More..."You get me?" "I got you."Posted Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (12)A reader asks about the differences between You get me, You got me, I get you, and I got you. Editor Kory Stamper explains: More..."Whether" and "If"Posted Friday, February 05, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (7)A reader asks when to use "whether" and when to use "if." Editor Kory Stamper responds: More...Questions that Begin with Question WordsPosted Tuesday, February 02, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (4)A reader has asked about the role of auxiliary verbs in questions that start with question words like "who" and "what." Editor Emily Brewster explains: More...More on the Past TensePosted Wednesday, January 27, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (7)A reader has a question about the past tense. Editor Emily Brewster responds: More..."Reuse" and "reutilization"Posted Thursday, January 21, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (11)Reader Luis from Santiago, Chile, asks about the words "reuse" and "reutilization." Editor Kory Stamper responds. More...The SubjunctivePosted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Peter SokolowskiComments (16)Reader Adam Cruge came across the following sentence: More... |
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