Grammar Grappler #32: We Completely Eliminated the Problem
This is another example of language we can send to the Redundancy Department of Redundancy. Yet, we do hear people say: “We completely eliminated the problem.”
Entries by Mandi Stanley
Grammar Grappler #31: Really, Mom, I Was Out Studying Until 3 a.m., in the Morning
This has been a crowd favorite, so to speak. So many of you have shared examples of how often you hear people say, “I have to leave for the airport […]
Grammar Grappler #30: Combine Together the Following Ingredients
Following graduation from Mississippi State University, I moved back to my hometown and worked that summer and fall at my hometown newspaper. One of the most fun projects I contributed […]
Grammar Grappler #29: Postpone Reading This Until Later
“Larry decided to postpone sending the email until later that afternoon.” “I’m going postpone doing my geometry homework until later.” Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “postpone […]
Grammar Grappler #28: Very Unique?
“Halleigh, the spelling of your name is very unique.” “She had a very unique way of expressing frustration.” “The author took a most unique approach to revealing the murderer at […]
Grammar Grappler #27: How Do You Pronounce This Word: REALTOR®?
This post is dedicated to Jo Usry, chief executive officer of the Jackson Association of REALTORS®, who consults with every presenter she hires on the correct pronunciation of this word. […]
Grammar Grappler #26: Is it “free rein” or “free reign”?
A fellow Amory Panther brought this confusing word pair to my attention through Facebook. Let’s see how well you choose the correct word in this sentence:
Grammar Grappler #25: Start is the New Begin
Are you starting something or beginning something?
Grammar Grappler #24: Why Sign it “Sincerely”?
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a guideline on how to capitalize complimentary closes for business letters and emails. When your complimentary close is more than one word, you […]
Grammar Grappler #23: How do you pronounce this word?
Blame this one on my Southern accent, but as soon as you scroll down the page, say the first word you see out loud:
