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Old-School Grammar

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Is It 'Day today' or 'Day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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How Do You Pronounce 'Vase'?

 

And is one way more correct than the others?

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