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common comma mistakes

Unnecessary Commas and Common Comma Mistakes

Nov 15, 2017 in Grammar

Perhaps because it is one of the most common punctuation marks, the comma is also one of the most commonly misused. Unnecessary commas abound, but…

hyphen year old

Hyphens and “Year Old” Phrases: When to Use Them

Oct 19, 2017 in Grammar

Is There a Hyphen in "Year Old?" Whether you should hyphenate “year old” is one of those little grammatical issues that isn’t really an issue…

En Dash

Aw, That Damn Dash: What’s the Difference Between En and Em Dashes?

Jul 21, 2017 in Grammar

Perhaps the most confused and misunderstood of punctuation marks in English is the dash—particularly the en and em dashes. You’ve probably heard about them, but…

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