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 […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
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:
Grammar Grappler #22: Sincerely yours or Sincerely Yours
This week’s post is a quick read, but we’re using our summer theme of “Grammar Grapplers” to answer readers’ questions. Recently, I’ve received a couple of versions of this question. […]
Grammar Grappler #21: Are there really “riches in niches”?
Is it “nitch”? Or is it “neesh”?
Grammar Grappler #20: Bring or Take?
Have you ever had the experience of talking with someone and knowing you’re about to use a word and then questioning yourself before it even comes out of your mouth? […]
Grammar Grappler #19: Affect or effect?
Without fail, this question pops up in every Grammar-for-Grownups professional development class I facilitate. Oh, how I wish there were a simple gimmick to help us remember when to use […]
