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So many people write “could of” when they mean “could have.” Why? I think it’s because when we say the contraction, “could’ve,” it sounds like “could of.” If folks would think about how the contraction was created, they would realize that the two words forming the contraction could not possibly be “could” plus “of.” Oh,…
As a follow up to the “less or fewer” post, let’s clear up the confusion between “I could care less” and “I couldn’t care less.” If you really are at the bottom of caring, then you’ll want to say “I could not care less.” As in, “Nope, that’s it. I care about everything else in…
The FTC’s blog keeps me up to date on the latest frauds for my Title World Tales stories (a never ending source of ideas, unfortunately!). Here’s the latest, giving all of you stay-at-home folks something to do – compete to stop scams! https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/now-more-ever-spot-scams-ftcscambingo?utm_source=govdelivery
These words are similar but not interchangeable. Less is used for indefinite amounts, as in “We have had less rain this year than last year.” Fewer is used for specific, number-related amounts, as in “Fewer people attended this year than last year.”
A homeowners association has threatened to fine its residents as much as $250 per day for posting negative comments about the HOA and their neighbors on social media. https://realtybiznews.com/arizona-homeowners-association-threatens-to-fine-members-over-social-media-comments/98757464/ Your thoughts? I know what mine are 🙂
In honor of National Grammar Day on March 4, 2020, I bring you this head-shaking (excerpted) ad for a grammar-based TV show: “The celebrity who’s team guesses the most correct words in a minute wins.” Sigh . . .
Have you ever scrubbed a glass baking dish and couldn’t seem to get that last little bit of food off no matter how much you scrub? I did that recently. It took me almost 5 minutes before I realized that the food was on the other side of the dish. Duh . . . sigh…
Historical = something old, like an old house Historic = something old and important, like an old house where a famous author lived Try to avoid using “historically” to modify the word “important” because that can lead to confusion. If you could say “important occasion,” then go with “historic occasion” instead of “historical occasion.” Use…
If you can guess where I am in this picture, you may get to post your own travel picture!
Would someone please tell me why we are taught to put on our socks with the seam on the inside, so that the seam hits our toes? Is it because we want our socks to look neat if anyone ever sees them without being covered by shoes? If that’s the reason, then I’ll let you…