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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Judy Vorfeld Are you like a lot of people who get confused when the plural of a word doesn’t end in “s”? CRITERIA OR CRITERION? “Criteria” is plural (like “phenomena”), while “criterion” is singular, like “phenomenon.” You have one criterion or many criteria. It’s easy to be confused, since […]
