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Archive for May, 2008

Capitalization of Governmental Words

Thursday, May 29, 2008

When you write about or to a governmental agency, do you wonder when to capitalize? Here are some simple rules to help you.
Rule: When you use the complete names of departments, capitalize. You may also capitalize a shortened form of a department. Do not capitalize when these words are used as adjectives or generically.
Examples:
the United [...]

Who vs. Which vs. That

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Rule: Who refers to people. That and which refer to groups or things.
Example: Anya is the one who rescued the bird.

Example: Lope is on the team that won first place.

Example: She belongs to an organization that specializes in saving endangered species.

Rule: That introduces essential clauses while which introduces nonessential clauses.
Example: I do not trust editorials [...]

Lead vs. Led

Monday, May 5, 2008

lead a metal element (pronounced like red)
lead present tense of led (pronounced like seed)
led guided, past tense of to lead

Pop Quiz
1. He lead/led the horse to water.
2. She tested the water for lead/led.
3. Will the new CEO lead/led by example?
Answers:
1. led
2. lead
3. lead