Misused Words—Part 2
There are dozens of words that are commonly misused in everyday speech. However, care should be exercised when using this words in your writing. Here are some examples (listed in alphabetical order). Share This:
There are dozens of words that are commonly misused in everyday speech. However, care should be exercised when using this words in your writing. Here are some examples (listed in alphabetical order). Share This:
There are dozens of words that are commonly misused in everyday speech. However, care should be exercised when using this words in your writing. Here are some examples (listed in alphabetical order). Share This:
Missing and extra words can affect how you’re perceived as a writer. Share This:
Should a number be written as a word or as a figure (e.g., a numeral)? There are no easy clear rules; there are only style guides that offer different opinions. Share This:
You’d think that nouns and pronouns would be easy, because we use them every day. But proper usage often trips people up. Share This:
Rules for using commas and semicolons have been debated for years, and there are a number of sources that offer an opinion on how to use them. However, there are a few simple or basic guidelines that work most of the time. Share This:
A verb is the main part of any true complete sentence; it’s the word that describes an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. As important as this part of speech is, verbs are often used incorrectly. Following are some common errors. Share This:
Writing a book can seem like an overwhelming project. Where do you begin? One good way to start is to create an outline or a detailed table of contents (TOC) for your book. Share This:
The journalism professor was passing out a few hints on writing. “A good introduction,” he explained, “is highly important. Always remember the young man who, desiring to marry Angus McPherson’s comely daughter, opened his interview, ‘Sir, I’d like to show you how I can save you some money.’ “” ~The Christian Science Monitor Share This:
Some writers use extra words when fewer would be as, if not more, effective. More words don’t necessarily add more meaning to an author’s message. Share This: