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How to use the word “myself” is one of the top 10 or 20 questions I get. Here’s an example:…
When you’re thinking about singulars and plurals, you often consider whether you have one or many of something, but…
Today’s topic is semicolons. I get a lot of questions about semicolons, so it’s time to clear up some…
Many people have asked whether the correct term is “duct tape” or “duck tape” or if maybe both exist and…
Have you ever wondered why you see “gray” spelled two different ways? “Grey” is the preferred spelling in British English, but…
Yael, who left a nice review on Apple podcasts, asked a question I get asked a lot. “I get that…
What follows is a lightly edited transcript of a Stitcher Premium bonus podcast. Grammar Girl: Grammar Girl here. I'm Mignon…
A listener named Carrie asked, "What’s the difference between ‘facetious,’ ‘sarcastic,’ and ‘sardonic'?" "Facetious," "sarcastic," and "sardonic" all have similar…
A while ago, I was on a call-in radio program, and one of the callers asked about the words “commentate”…
If you’ve never heard of chemtrails, don’t fret. Before spending time in Southern California I hadn’t heard of them either.…