By Judy Vorfeld Affect or Effect? What’s the Difference? If you’re confused about when to use “affect” and “effect,” you have company! AFFECT means to change, touch, impress or influence something. It means to act upon something. If someone distracts me when I’m typing, it affects my […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld Have you ever been confused about which article (a, an, the) to use in front of an abbreviation? First, let’s define abbreviation: An abbreviation is a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word. Some authorities consider acronyms and […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld ADVERSE The adjective “adverse” turns up most often in the phrase “adverse circumstances.” This means difficult or unfavorable circumstances, circumstances that act as an adversary (enemy). It’s also used to mean “harmful,” “hostile,” and “opposed to.” Examples: This medication could result in adverse side […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld How Adjectives Work with Nouns and Pronouns ADJECTIVE: a word or phrase that describes what kind, how many, or which one. Adjectives can consist of a single word, a phrase, or a clause. Adjectives modify (or explain) the meaning of nouns (see below) and pronouns (see below). NOUN: name […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld Do you often wonder if you’re using dashes properly? Dashes have distinct uses that often seem blurred in today’s society. Here are some ideas for writers and those involved in business writing. A dash usually replaces a comma, semicolon, colon, or parentheses. When used this […]
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