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    Tag: word choice

    Words mean things

    Writers (yes, even me) sometimes joke about having license to make up new words, but the ones that already exist have meanings ascribed to them, so you… Read more “Words mean things”

    February 21, 2017 by alarabiechase

    A portmanteau does so much more than hold your coat

    Athleisure. Brunch. Franglais. What do all these words have in common? They’re known as portmanteau words, which combine portions of two (or more) individual words to create… Read more “A portmanteau does so much more than hold your coat”

    January 11, 2017 by alarabiechase

    Me, myself, and I

    Who’s there? It’s me. Who’s there? It is I! Pop quiz: which of the above exchanges is grammatically correct? If I tell you it’s the second one,… Read more “Me, myself, and I”

    August 2, 2016 by alarabiechase

    I think I can, I think I can…

    I bet most of you can think of a time when you’ve been corrected on your use of the word “can” – probably by an older adult… Read more “I think I can, I think I can…”

    July 19, 2016 by alarabiechase

    Let your cover letter tell your story

    I used to think cover letters were a pain in the neck. Just one more blasted thing I had to do before applying for a job, something… Read more “Let your cover letter tell your story”

    March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 by alarabiechase

    The effect is that it affects your credibility

    Affect and effect. What’s the difference? One tiny letter at the beginning of the word. Use the wrong one, and you’re “ffect.” (Go on, say it out… Read more “The effect is that it affects your credibility”

    March 11, 2016 by alarabiechase

    Like, such as, and why the difference matters

    When I copy-edit, there’s an invisible checklist of things I look for. Obviously, grammar and spelling errors are the most important things to fix, as they look… Read more “Like, such as, and why the difference matters”

    January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 by alarabiechase
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