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		<title>Its vs. It&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to know the #1 Grammar Error? Hint: The word involved is small and it&#8217;s contained in this sentence. That&#8217;s right: its vs. it&#8217;s Yet the two rules are actually quite easy to remember. Rule 1: When you mean it is or it has, use an apostrophe. Examples: It&#8217;s a nice day. It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hyphens with Common Prefixes, Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The current trend is to do away with unnecessary hyphens with common prefixes. Examples: noncompliance copayment semiconscious unending However, there are exceptions. Exception: Hyphenate all words beginning with self except for selfish and selfless. Examples: self-assured self-respect self-addressed Exception: Use a hyphen with the prefix ex. Example: His ex-wife sued for nonsupport. Exception: Hyphenate prefixes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/hyphens/hyphens-with-common-prefixes-part-2/</link>
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		<title>The Number vs A Number</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The expression the number is followed by a singular verb while the expression a number is followed by a plural verb. Examples: The number of people we need to hire is thirteen. A number of people have written in about this subject. Pop Quiz Choose the correct word in each sentence. 1. The number of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spelling: -ce vs. -se</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is easy to get confused between nouns and verbs that are spelled almost identically. However, here is a simple rule that will help you with two sound-alike pairs of words. Rule: Generally, the verb form will be spelled with the &#8220;s&#8221; and the noun with the &#8220;c.&#8221; Examples: advise vs. advice devise vs. device [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When to Capitalize People&#8217;s Titles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When should you capitalize someone&#8217;s title? I get this question quite often so here are some guidelines: Rule: Capitalize a person&#8217;s title when it follows the name on the address or signature line. Examples: Sincerely, Margaret Haines, Chairperson Margaret Haines, Chairperson 1234 South Wallace St. Portland, OR 97232 Rule: Capitalize the titles of high-ranking government [...]]]></description>
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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 [...]]]></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, [...]]]></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: [...]]]></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 [...]]]></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. [...]]]></description>
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