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	<title>Grammar &#38; Punctuation &#124; The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation</title>
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		<title>Paraprosdokian Sentences</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is from Dan, who offers us a new word and an idea worth understanding and enjoying. He suggests looking at Wikipedia&#8217;s link for more paraprosdokians: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraprosdokian
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/humor/paraprosdokian-sentences/</link>
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		<title>Hyphenating Between Words</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many of us get confused about when to hyphenate between words. For example, should you write nearly-extinct wolves or nearly extinct wolves?
Nearly answers how close to extinct wolves are/were. Adverbs answer the questions how, where, and when.
Adverbs do not get attached to adjectives with hyphens. Therefore, the adverb nearly, like most ly words, does not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/hyphens/hyphenating-between-words/</link>
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		<title>Subject and Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you use a singular or plural verb to match a collective noun such as team or staff? The answer is, “It depends.” If these nouns are acting as a unit, use a singular verb.
Example: The team is heading for practice this afternoon.
If the sentence indicates more individuality, use a plural verb.
Example: The team are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/singular-vs-plural/subject-and-verb-agreement-with-collective-nouns/</link>
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		<title>Sleek Writing: Put Your Sentences on a Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We tend to speak plainly and succinctly but for some reason, when we write, we stuff our sentences with extra verbiage, turning streamlined ideas into confusing, out-of-shape messes.
Here is a good example of a sentence that needs a workout: The network that this computer is able to connect to contains information that is privileged and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/effective-writing/sleek-writing-put-your-sentences-on-a-diet/</link>
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		<title>Hyphens with Numbers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Should you write 13-feet or 13 feet? Here is the rule: when you&#8217;re combining two or more words to form a compound adjective in front of a noun, put hyphens between these words.
Examples:
Lara handed me a 15-foot pole.
An 18-inch monitor is too big for my desk.
Emergency room nurses work 12-hour shifts.
Anthony swung his five-pound hammer.
In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/hyphens/hyphens-with-numbers/</link>
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		<title>Adding Suffixes: To Double or not to Double Consonants</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder if you should double a letter when adding a suffix? For example, why does shop become shopping, not shoping since hope becomes hoping, not hopping?
This week&#8217;s tip will help you spell correctly when adding suffixes. We have Lawrence K. to thank for sending this suggestion as well as for many of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/spelling/adding-suffixes-to-double-or-not-to-double-consonants/</link>
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		<title>Become a Better Writer Instantly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you drive your car, there are laws you must follow. Well, there are also “laws” or criteria for writing effectively. Enhance your credibility and professional image instantly by paying attention to these criteria:

State the main point clearly, right at the beginning
Organize information logically
Leave out unnecessary information
Use short sentences and paragraphs
Eliminate unnecessary words
Include all necessary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/uncategorized/become-a-better-writer-instantly/</link>
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		<title>Parallel Construction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sentences and lists are awkward when they contain a series of items with inconsistent grammatical structure. But as your reader scans through a series of items with parallel grammatical structure, the relationships between different items of information become clear. Here’s an example:
Which of the two sentences below is easier to follow?
At the February meeting we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/effective-writing/parallel-construction/</link>
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		<title>Tips for Twitter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Twitter&#8217;s limit of 140 characters creates some risks. Here are some guidelines for maintaining a professional tone for your tweets:
1. Ask if a tweet is the right format for your message. Step back if you find yourself struggling too hard to fit your message into the site&#8217;s character limit. Instead, try turning your message into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/effective-writing/tips-for-twitter/</link>
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		<title>Writing Numbers as Words</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many readers have asked me why people write numbers this way:
Example: We will need 220 (two hundred twenty) chairs.
Isn’t it unnecessary to have both numerals and words for the same number?
Rule of Thumb: There are two reasons for using both: 1. You are more likely to make an error when typing a numeral than when [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/numbers/writing-numbers-as-words-2/</link>
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