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 . . .

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…