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It's all well and good
Learningpost, Heather Vlach, Published on 15/06/2010
» Grammar is usually all well and good (meaning it is generally okay), but it can possess some shortcomings when uncertainty arises over whether to use "well" or "good" in speaking and writing.
Either/or and neither/nor
Learningpost, Heather Vlach, Published on 01/06/2010
» The English words either and neither can cause confusion. However, neither construction is very difficult once learned.
Complimentary advice
Learningpost, Heather Vlach, Published on 04/05/2010
» The words compliment and complement, similar in sound and sight, can both be used as nouns and verbs, and they also have matching adjectives. If the difference between compliment and complement confuses you, or if you're unsure which to use and when, read on.
Propose the proper preposition
Learningpost, Heather Vlach, Published on 06/04/2010
» Simply speaking, prepositions are words that specify place, direction, and time. For example:
Text messaging rings for new grammar, spelling
Learningpost, Heather Vlach, Published on 12/01/2010
» Text messaging has become one of the most popular ways to communicate a quick message to friends, family and peers over the cellphone, through instant messaging, in chat rooms, and on online discussion boards.