Judy Vorfeld THEIR: Possessive of “they“ Examples Their boat needs a coat of paint. Their website rocks. Their home is beautiful. THEY’RE: Contraction of the words “they” and “are” (They+Are) Examples They’re doing a great job. They’re hoping for many purchases. They’re just around the corner. THERE: at that […]
Judy Vorfeld This is an heavenly, historical hotel. Really? Things have changed. Language is ever changing, including how to use “a” and “an” before a word beginning with “h.” “An historical book” is no longer idiomatic in American English. Nor it is heavenly. Before a pronounced “h,” the indefinite […]
Judy Vorfeld When writing a business letter, you might be tempted to say, “In regards to,” but in the U.S., it’s “In regard to.” Also, for a little smoother way of writing, you could substitute the phrase for “about,” “regarding,” or “concerning.”
Judy Vorfeld REPETITIVE means occurring over and over but is fairly neutral. Like breathing. Or waves pounding on the shore. Or trash pickup on Tuesdays. REPETITIOUS means the same but is often used to mean it’s tedious (makes you stress out). Like grinding one’s teeth. Or playing […]
Judy Vorfeld When using the following in articles or correspondence, here are some general rules: PAINTINGS, STATUES, DRAWINGS, ETC are italicized. NAMES OF WORKS OF ANTIQUITY not usually italicized. PHOTO TITLES: use quotations. CARTOON TITLES: if they are regularly appearing, are italicized. TITLES OF FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS not italicized. CATALOG […]
