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Rules of the Games About · Anne-swers · Ask Table of Contents Is the diploma of the school an associate's Degree? Capitalization My question involves capitalization. Which of the following sentences is correct? 1. The secretary asked President Jones to instruct the finance committee to sunmit its budget to the board of directors. 2. The Secretary asked President Jones to instruct the Finance Comittee to submit its budget to the Board of Directors. Numbers The dues for the coming year is $95. The dues for the coming year are $95. I believe the correct sentence is "are". When do you use square foot or square feet in a sentence related to the square footage of your house and or living room? e.g. The house is a 4,800 square foot home. The living room is 1,200 square feet? Parts of Speech - Adjectives Is funner a word or is it more fun? Is the following sentence gramatically correct? If so, what part of speech is the word 'good'? "I will fix it for good." How do I find the adjectives in a sentence? My child needs to know what a comparative form of a word is - ex. thin. He also needs to know what a superlative form of thin is. I need a huge list of adjetives. Parts of Speech - Adverbs 'The 'Tonight Show' with Jay Leno sometimes shows segments, or skits to entertain. I sent an email about one of them (this is copy of text): Sorry to bother. Noticed one segment entitled "Never Before Seen Footage". I know, get a life.... but isn't it (gramatically, and is still 'catchy') Never Seen Before Footage?? Cheers! Could you resolve this issue? Of course, if you agree with me, may I let them know? If you disagree with me, I will let them know that too. Is it correct to say "I feel bad about that" or "I feel badly about that" I am curious: is it proper usage of grammar to use these words together : Fairly quickly ex: We responded to the fire call fairly quickly. In the sentence, "Please send me no roses," what part of speech is the word please? What is incorrect about saying "It was very fun"? I know it is wrong but don't know the grammer rules to explain why. Parts of Speech - Nouns It's a simple question, but what are nouns? What is the rule for making asingular noun that ends with "S" possessive? What is the plural possessive of Boss? For instance, is the correct usage: Happy Boss's Day or Happy Bosses' Day? Can you tell me the proper way to spell out "credit card number"? Does it have to have hyphens in between the words? (credit-card-number) What is a predicate nominative (grammmar)? What is the correct plural of a formal name ending in an S, such as Sainopolos? What is the proper grammar: should it be parents' night out or parent's night out? Can you tell me how to pluralize my last name. My name is Morse. Hi--the other day on TV, President Bush said "internets". Isn't there just ONE internet? Also, when I looked up "internet" in my computer Encarta service, the word was capitalized! Is "Internet" correct? Is "internets" correct? Thanks very much! Rose If I am making a change of address card and the card says The Stepanian's 400 Main st Richmond, VA 23222 Is Stepanian's ('s) or no apostrophe, or (s') Let me know! Thank you! Maureen Bannister When should the word "deaf" be capitalized? Should the word "central" be capitalized when defining a specific area of New York State, such as in Central New York? Is the preferred spelling for more than one bus, busses? Or buses? My question is one of possession. Can you add an s' or 's to words like "mice"? Should there be an apostrophe after the - s' -in White Plains or should you add 's to White Plains for the following descriptive: There is a shuttle to the White Plains' Metro North Station Or should there be an "'s" Should it be written: data were or data was? What part of speech is objections? I need help identifying the possessive noun and singular subject in this sentence. The children's costumes please the cat. What types of words are made plural by adding "es" Could you please tell me the difference between “treaty”, “pact”, “protocol”, “convention”and “resolution”? I need to know the plural form of phoenix, as in the mythical bird. When you do use the word "dozens" vs. "dozen"? I asked my mom how many eggs she bought and she said "two dozens." Is this correct? What are the first, second, and third person nouns? Parts of Speech - Other When is the word 'between' used instead of the word 'among'? I wrote this on my daughter's Wedding Program: "We would like to give special thanks to our loving parents and grandparents who gave so much support in helping our vision for this day become reality." Should it say, " "We would like to give special thanks to our loving parents and grandparents who gave so much support in helping our vision for this day to become reality." Note: I just added "to" to the sentence. If I am asking parents to respond to this: "My expectations for my child this year" would I use the word for or the word of? I think it's for, but I wasn't sure. Also, would it be the same for this question for a parent to respond to: "My expectations for my child's teacher this year". Thank you! Have a great day! In So CA the phrase 'on the yard' is in use. When I say 'in the yard' I am corrected. I am told New Yorkers say 'on line' which is wrong. However, one stands on an imaginary line , but gets into line. NY'ers understand that. I cannot ever see a usage for 'on the yard' as correct. will let them know that too. How can I teach my son to know how to pick out restrictive or non restrictive phrases in a sentence? I was wondering if you would please edit this sentence. We are making a website at www.imallinwear.com and I believe our grammer is incorrect.. The line is "Within every sport there is a creative language among the players". Shouldn't it be amongst? Do you say "this speaks volumes TO his character" or "..speaks volumes OF his character"? Thank you We are dedicating a plaque for my grandparents and I was curious which is correct and why. In Recognition of Superior Parenthood OR In Recognition of Superior Parenting They are both Prep phrases, and the word Parenthood vs parenting is the issue. Parenthood sounds incorrect, but I can't articulate why. Please help. When exactly do you use the word 'but' in a sentence or use the comma before but? What is third person omni narrative and how can it be intrusive to the reader? I guess I do not fully understand first person, third person etc. Is it correct to say: "I like those ones." Or is it ever correct to say "those ones" in a sentence? Also I offered somone a good bye by saying, "Drive safe." Is that ever correct? Or should it be "Drive safely." And if you have time for one more. To say, "She had went to the store." The better way to say that is. "She went to the store." But, is that ever correct? Can you tell me how to improve this sentence, if at all. Hand-tighten the oil filter by turning it just a little. I was wondering which of the following sentences is correct: (1) Due to her success in bringing the matter to the city council, the measure was passed. (2) Due to her success of bringing the matter to the city council, the measure was passed. Any help you can give me would be very appreciated. Thank you very much. What is the difference between the word any more and anymore. Could you provide an example? When is it correct to use towards? The use of "will" has always intrigued me. In Microsoft Word, the use of "will" always receives the "passive voice" moniker and the program suggests revision - as in "this will be done". My question, when is the passive voice ok to use? Does the use of "is to be" as a replacement less passive? I am trying to figure out what the kids in my class should call me and I don't know the difference between the usage of Ms. versus Miss. Can you please explain the difference? I am a single, never been married women of 27 years old. Which would be more appropriate? All the politicians around here are saying, "I approve this message". I don't think it sounds grammatically correct. Seems to me there's something missing, like "of" or something. What do you think? A collegue has written the following sentence, but I think it is grammatically incorrect. "I want you to be aware of a unique event which I will be performing in." I thought you aren't supposed to end a sentence with a preposition. Or has it become so common that the rules have changed? About the use of "A" and "An" Which is correct to use in this example: Bob holds (a or an) M.A. in Management? Thought it would be a if you read out the degree when reading the sentence a Master of Arts in Management, is there a different rule before an abbreviation? Can you please help me make a colleague understand why it is incorrect to say "You and I" after a preposition, like "between". For example, the other day she made this statement: "That's just between Brenda and I". I tell her it's incorrect, that it should be Brenda and me, but she doesn't believe me. Please help. In the sentence "Shoot Around, the game with all the answers." does this mean one game or many games? I took it to mean that Shoot Around is a game and it has all the answers. I am having a hard time rewriting these sentences that are a part of a 4 page essay. They can't end with a preposition. I need help. (They can remember what goup the belonged to) (Teachers need to be aware how curcial it is for children to find a group that they are accepted by) and (Futhermore, there is too much competition among children that teachers should be aware of) Can you tell me why nonalcoholic is not the same as non-alcohol? Also, if one is correct why is the other one wrong? My friend and I debated this issue and I'm confused now. In the sentence, "Mr.Bono made a map" what is the predicate of the sentence? What is the most current way to handle gender agreement? I learned that the masculine prevails, eg, "The student left his books at home." Has it been changed to "his or her" and if so then how does one handle agreement issues, repeat "his" or "her" ??? Students want to use "their" but that can't be right. Which sentence is correct? A unique dining experience or an unique dining experience. I have an old textbook I picked up at the second hand book store, titled Eighteenth Century English Literature, by Tillotson, Fussell and Waingrow. Periodically, but without any pattern I can discern, there will appear, in poems and the like, a small superscript circle after a word. What does this mark mean? I thought I knew the difference between a passive and active sentence. Now I'm not so sure because of a crit I received on my story. Doesn't whether the sentence is active or passive depend on whether the verb is active or passive? Jane threw the ball vs the ball was thrown by Jane. I had a critiquer tell me the following was passive: Out of his lab coat, Brizet looked remarkably presentable. Is it? Is it proper to ever end a sentence in a preposition? how would you teach or explain the difference between "then" and "than" to an ESL student? What is the correct use of toward vs towards? Can you tell me all the grammar in this sentence? -Archaeologists plan to remove the mummy of Tutankhamen to solve the mystery of his death. I have a co-worker at an elementary school who often speaks on the intercom, she uses the phrases "on tomorrow," on yesterday," & "on today." This is the first I have ever heard this phrase used but it just does not sound correct to me. I was looking for an expert opinion because if she is incorrectly using the words, I would like to bring it to her attention so the students in the school do not get in the habit of saying it. She is originally from North Carolina and now we are in Southern Virginia so it may just be regional. Parts of Speech - Pronouns What is wrong with saying, "Him and me went to the movies"? What is wrong with this sentence and what is the grammer rule? The contest winner was me. My huband and I love to challenge each other regarding facts, education, or basic trivia. We disagree about a grammar question our daughter brought home from school. Her assignment was in editing. The sentence was as follows: Me, Amber and Courtney went to the movies. Can you please tell us the correct order for the sentence. I'm offended by the deterioration of the English language. We live in Georgia, my daughter's biological father is from Pittsburg, my husband is from Mighigan, and I'm from Ohio. Sometimes I feel like my daughter doesn't stand a fair chance of learning Grammar. When to use 'which' vs 'that'? I am trying to find out which is right. He did that for "you and I" or He did that for "you and me" One person says that if you put "you" first then it is you and I. They say that if you put me first it is me and you. The other says it is you and me no matter which goes first. Please help. Is it correct to say, "Are those they?" or is it "Are those them?"? Me or I? My third grade teacher corrected the title on my paper "All About my Family and I" to say "All About my Family and me" Which is correct? How should this sentence be written? You’re not in Heaven. You’re just using their light. -or- You’re not in Heaven. You’re just using its light. When do you use whom? I need the rules for who and whom. Please help. Is this sentence correct? Sally, John asked me to ask you if you would schedule monthly meetings for himself, Peter, and myself. Wednesday or Tuesday mornings are preferred meeting times. Thank you! I drew a picture of Meghan and ( I or me)??? Which sentence is correct? Please contact me or my staff. or Please contact my staff or me. If you are putting dialogue in a paper, say for instance, "John will you answer the phone," she asked. Is the "she" capitalized? When you say ....using its guideline..... or .....prior to its expiration..... Do you use an apostrophe ....it's guideline or ....it's expiration? "You would know better than I." in my opinion, the above sentence is (so obviously) grammatically correct, but i can't locate a grammar rule on any of the websites to confirm my belief. Correct usage of you versus your. Is this sentence correct? I appreciate your forwarding your concerns to me. What is the rule for using you versus your? Thank you What is the rule for the usage of "me" or "I" in a sentence like "Joe and I went to the store."? Basically I just want to know when you're supposed to use I and when you're supposed to use me. In the sentence: I cut myself, what function does the reflexive pronoun "myself" have in the sentence? Is this sentence correct? Marian, you, and me are on the account. IS IT PROPER TO SAY "TRY YOUR GRITS, YOU'LL LIKE THEM'? OR "YOU'LL LIKE IT"? Can you help me understand what a pronoun is and how to identify one in a sentence. I am a 4th grader and would like to get my homework done correctly. Thanks, Bobby Parts of Speech - Verbs This is a line to a poem I wrote. Could you please supply me with the proper grammar for the words in parenthesis. "I know that time would stand still if I (was) more (then) just a memory." How can I change the passive sentence, "There were a great number of dead leaves lying on the ground" in the active voice? The school team name is Trojans. The students prepared a sign that read "Here comes the Trojans." Is Trojans a collective noun? Is this correct? Please discuss the words "raise" and "lift " and give examples of when it is correct to use one or the other. The word in question is "served"? Is it correct to say "First come first served basis" or "First come first serve basis"? Hello, Please advise if "reocurring" is an actual word. Which of these sentences is correct: I graduated from high school in 1969. or I graduated high school in 1969. Thank you for clearing this up for me. Joy Ross I have two questions and both involve the use of "do" or "does". What rights do/does the government have in the technical data submitted by the contractor? The technical data submitted by Buick do/does not have any markings. Please help me! I had a sentence in my homework that i think is right but my techer marked it wrong. The jury_______ their seats in the courtroom. is it take/takes. I think it should be takes because jury is a collective noun and should be treated as singular. My teacher says its take and did not give me an explanation. please help If one uses a subject that has the plural possibility in parentheses (e.g., "restriction(s)"), does one use a singular or plural form of the verb? how should this sentence be revised to passive voice? Learn what to look for when buying a mobile home, most mobile homes come with land packages, various necessities can be added to your loan. my grammar check tells me i need to revise it in passive voice, what is passive voice? Would you say "is" or "are" when saying --enclosed is/are an application, job description, memo, orientation information and a letter? If someone asks you a question that requires an answer of was/were, which is correct? I wish I was/were young again. When is it correct to use "awoken," and when to use "awaken?" Since our cell phones these days have text messaging it is common to use the word text as a verb. We were wondering how to pronounce the word texted in the past tense. For example, if I were to say "i texted him." would i say texted and pronounce the word text, or text-ed? Which is the correct tense of the word suppose in the following questions: "What am I supposed to do?" or "What am I suppose to do?" and why. thank you Please use censure (an expression of blame or disappointment) in a sentence. My 4th graders are studing the Titanic. The verb sink is used with this story. The teacher is using the past tense sunk to describe what happened to the Titanic. I was teaching sank. Sank is listed as the past tense and sunk as the past participle. How are these words properly used? Thank you, Mary Gheyssarieh Which is correct and why? If there was a way or is it I f there were a way? for example, If there was a way we could help you purchase this home, or If there were a way we could help you purchase this home. which is it?? Thank you. Ahich is correct? If there were a way or is it, If there was a way? Which is correct: "lead and co-lead" or "co-lead and co-lead"? the latter is more intuitively correct to me, but I seem to be losing the battle in the office. Is it correct to say..."If I were president" or "If I was president"? Is is correct to say...Poverty is something that affects or effects blacks and whites in a similar manner? Do all commands begin with verbs? Here is a something I had to proof: "I was Brittany's eleventh grade english teacher and currently her twelfth grade english teacher." Does the word "am" need to be in the sentance before "currently?" What is a sentence for the word "catting"? I would like to know if the following sentence is gramatically correct-Would both of you'll like to have dinner now?or is it -Would both of you like to have dinner now? In the sentence, The event took place, what part of speech is "place." Is "how may I help you?" grammatically correct or preferred? I'm interested in the difference between that phrase and: "May I help you?" "How can I help you?" Thanks for any help you may/can provide! smoss My friend and I are having a fight over the correct use of the word "elaborate". he used it in the following sentence: "We will elaborate it to him". I told him that you can't elaborate to something or someone. you can only elaborate on something. Who is correct and why? Team 6-1 honors our veterans or Team 6-1 honor our veterans. Is this sentence grammatically correct? All of the animals are sick. Which is more correct when referring to several means of communication?. The media are OR The media is In the following sentence, which is correct, "is" or "are"? "None of the boxes "is/are" checked, except the yellow box." It it proper to say "none of them is coming" or "none of them are coming"? My question is "Does your company's medical claims need a check up"? Is this correct grammar? Which sentence is grammatically correct: "How many cheesecake factories is enough?" or "How many cheesecake factories are enough?" Is the following sentence grammatically correct? I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached. If it is not correct, please explain why it should be weren't instead of wasn't. in this sentence what is the proper usage of were and was. There were some neutral opinions when there was no perceived differnce. My question: When do you use "have" and "has?" Sometimes I get it right. Thanks. I am referring to a present situation. My sentence is, "Also, she ask that we continue to keep her in our prayers." Is ask correct or should it be asks? Please help resolve a friendly dispute. My wife ran across what she thought was an error in the paper today (Indianapolis Star): (He) "is one of those reporters who like to dig." She says it should be "likes to dig." I say it is ambiguous and inelegant and should be rewritten, but that strictly speaking, it is correct. Please advise. Thanks! Please be assured that the technical and cost proposal submitted by the State of Arizona's Criminal Justice Commission, along with those submitted by all of the other offerors, WERE OR WAS reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the technical evaluation criteria identified in the referenced FRN. Punctuation When writing about a play, do you underline the name of the play or include it in quotes? What is the correct punctuation one should use when using the proviso "provided however"? For example, if the sentence was "I will go to the mall; provided, however, I will be given money to spend," is the use of the semicolon and comma correct? The company's name is Hanneke's Logowear, LLC. So if using it in a sentence about their handbook, where should the ' go? As in Hanneke's Logowear's Employee Handbook. Thanks in advance. Do you use a period after Ms, as in Ms Jones? I know you after Mrs. & Mr., but they are abreviations. Should there be a comma after Inc. in the following sentence? Regional Development Inc., has a staff of 1500 people. My question is how many hyphens go in "13-14-year-olds"? Can you help settle a debate? What is the correct usage of the almighty hyphen for describing someone's age? For example, when describing a young adult, is it correct to write 20-year-old student with hyphens or 20 year old student without hyphens? If one wants to omit "student" what would be correct: 20 year old or 20-year-old. My reputation is on the line so your assistance is much appreciated!! Is there ever a time when you put punctuation outside the quotation marks? How do I write: Writers Workshop Writer's Workshop Writers' Workshop ??????? Do you capitilize the first word in punctuation marks? I'm questioning the punctuation for "masters degrees" relative to the use of an apostrophe in the following sentence: "Both have received their masters degrees from . . . " Thanks for your help! When Personalizing a gift should it be: The Smith's or The Smiths? Thanks so much! Is it Congress' or Congress's when I'm writing that Congress's intent was to go home in July? What is the proper placement of period, comma, and question mark when using quotation marks? What is the punctuation used after the salutation or greeting in a business letter? Is the following written with the proper quotation placement? Since we have last spoken, I have tried to find what acceptable standards are for the installation of concrete. An article from “ConcreteNetwork.Com”, entitled “‘Preventing Concrete Cracks”, began with a general disclaimer that “Perhaps this section should be titled, "Attempting to Prevent Concrete Cracks or Minimizing Concrete Cracks", as it is impossible to guarantee against cracking.” In the wording "in today's market" is the apostrophe "s" in today's in the right place or does it go after todays'? Please punctuate correctly the following: This is my moms; cousins; daughters kid! what is interrogative punctuation? What is this(^) symbol called. I believe it's called a "carot" but am not sure of the spelling. My son is writing a paper on comparing and contrasting two charaters from two different books. When writing the essay, do you underline the names of the two books you are writing about? Do I need a comma after the date in the following sentence and is pm written correctly? "Program starts on November 5 at 7:30 pm." Thanks you. Can you please answer the following: Which of the following should be placed in quotation marks and should NOT be italicized or underlined? the name of a ship the title of a poem the title of a novel the name of a newspaper Thanks When writing an invitation how do you list a book title. Is it is quotations or italics? How can i explain the grammartical use of ampersand & through to a college writing class and how can i incorporate the ampersand in a quiz? In the sentence: "... in a May 24, 2004, letter to American National. . ." Do we need the comma after the date ALWAYS, or do we leave it off because we're talking about a date? My question is simple. What is the correct punctuation for a book title in a sentence? Is it underlined or put in quotations? This is in the body of a news article and not in a bibliography if that matter. My question is about punctuating the introductory phrase, "This in turn" in the sentence "This in turn requires them to rely heavily on their volunteers to carry out their mission."Can you tell me if two commas are needed - one after "this" and the other after "turn?" When you use quotation marks for a sentence, is the period inside quotation marks or after? What are the 3 dots called ... that follow a statement? Which is the preferred way of writing III. Such as John Jones, III or John Jones, 3rd. We are having a plaque made for a presentation and I want to make sure his title is correct. Thanks! I am ordering personalized ice cream bowls for my children. Which is correct? "Alexis' ice cream" or "Alexis's ice cream" I think the first but I want to make sure. Respectfully, Brenda :) What is the correct punctuation for etc. when used in the middle of a sentence? For example: We had toys, clothes, shoes, etc., at the yard sale. Is this correct? Or should it not have a comma after the period like this: We had toys, clothes, shoes, etc. at the yard sale. How do you punctuate thoughts? Are they in quotation marks like dialogue? This is a question that came up in my English classroom today! Which is correct and why? 1.This was not an entirely unexpected finding as masses can migrate out of palpable range due to the relaxation effects of anesthesia and supine position. 2.This was not an entirely unexpected finding, since masses can migrate out of palpable range due to the relaxation effects of anesthesia and supine position. Thank you very much! How might I punctuate the following sentence? Students, stop cutting in line(?)stop throwing food(?)and stop leaving trash. Do you put a period after Ms(.) Smith. I need to know how to correctly punctuate a booktitle in a written paper. How do I punctuate the name of a perfume used in a sentence? (italicize it? put it in quotation marks? etc.) When using commas in a sentence is a comma placed before (and). Example (The contract called for the replacement of windows, doors, carpet and light fixtures.) In body copy, is using italics for e-mail addresses correct, incorrect, or either? Which is correct? Women's Ministry Womens' Ministry or ???? Where would a comma go in the following sentence? Each year five thousand people die waiting for their "wish" to come true. When referring to a mural painting by its name, given it by the artist, in a term paper, do you underline it, put it in parenthesis or otherwise reference it? Should this sentence be in quotation marks? Oh my God. I don’t believe it! This kid just snatched my wig off. How could his grandpa let him do that to me? Which is correct "the ____ day of December 2004" or the ___ day of December, 2004" My sister has been writing poetry for a number of years. After an officer was killed, she was ask to write some poems about him by the department. She ask me to proof them. I do not know the rules for commas, etc for poetry. It seemed her use was not proper. I am 75 years old and have forgotten a lot. I did not critique her poems, but told her they were great. The words were full of feeling. I would appreciate your input. My supervisor insists that a period at the end of the sentence should always be included inside quotation marks, and never outside. I disagree and believe that there are times that it is appropriate for the period to be outside the quotation marks. Which one of us is correct? We have been unable to find any grammar rules for a sentence ending in a.m. or p.m. Does it need a second period or does the existing period do double duty? Is there a grammar rule for this? Do you use a comma behind the date when the sentence is structured as this example? Practice for all children performing in the program will be December 11, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. How do you write a proper name that ends with the letter s. Example Ellis in the form The Ellis's or The Ellis'. Thanks Penny My nephew is in second grade and recently came home with Indian as spelling word. His teacher did not capitalize it and said it was not a proper noun, but an adjective and should not be capitalized. I was always taught to capitalize the "I" because is was refering to a race of people. Which way is the proper way? Should there be a comma before and after the word "too" in the following sentence? You too can make a difference in a child's life. is it 1 to 20 ratio or 1-to-20 ratio? how about client to staff ratio or client-to-staff ration I have a friend who wrote a poem, and one of the lines is: bells a jingle . How should Are there any apostrophes? like bells 'a jingle or bells a'jingle Got any ideas? Would my name be written as Ms. Petitt with a period after Ms or without a period? Example: No prob,Elizabeth:) What does this punctuation mean? Commas drive me crazy. Are the below correct? If not, why? 1. Many women are surprised to learn that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. 2. Although heart disease has been studied for decades, most researchers have studied male patients. 3. Now, however, scientists are beginning to understand that heart attack symptoms differ in men and women. 4. Unfortunately, many doctors are unfamiliar with the symptoms of heart attacks in women, so their female patients may remain undiagnosed after a heart attack. I received an invitation that had a list on the bottom that stated--Lunch, cake, and games. I remember learning punctuation that it was alright to list it the following way: Lunch, cake and games. Are both acceptable? Hi Anne, I am editing some PowerPoint slides for a friend. He has written the following: 1. Objective of the presentation. 2. Basic principles. 3. Developing the programme. 4. Working with the company. 5. Questions. Should there be periods after each point? I cannot seem to find the answer. Can you recommend a good book/website? Thank you! Helle are commas before the word or/and/& necessary when listing items...for example... sauteed with fresh herbs, white wine, butter and garlic...in a menu description that is not structured as a complete sentence ?? or when listing choices... to any entree you may add 4 shrimp fried,coconut or scampi style for $6.95??? Spelling What are homonyms? What is the difference between ‘regardless’ and ‘irregardless’? Which is correct: "Catalog" or "Catalogue" when used as a reference to an online or mail order "catalog"? What are the rules, if any, as to when to use the word grately vs. greatly (as in your help would be grately appreciated)? please advise. My question is: The usage of too & to. How should it be used? Example: Who's business are we attending too? Is this correct? What is the proper spelling of "OK" in a sentence? I have looked in several books but cannot find the answer to my question. What are the plurals of "don't" and "do"? For instance, if I were to write: "There are four dos and four don'ts in the list below",what would be the correct spelling? "Don't's" or "don'ts", "do's" or "dos"? In this sentence what would the correct spelling of do be. Is it do,or due? The rent payments will need to be made current ASAP, and do to this past payment history all payments must be "received in her office" by the fifth of each month or face heavy collection penalties (and/or) eviction. What is the correct spelling: Web site or website? HOW DO I SPELL PASCHIOES (NUTS)? How do I write the family name for a nameplate to hang on the front of a house - The Clampetts or The Clampett's? when you use the word meaning to make a slight turn, is it "bear" or "bare"? When we sign cards for our customers and their last name is Jones - what is the proper spelling for a family of Jones. Is it Joneses??? Or Jones' or something else? Please advise. Many thanks. Writing Well How can I increase my chances of an editor reading my work? Why is business writing often dull? Are there standards for headlines? Why is it important to write and speak correctly? Is the following sentence imperative or declarative? Let's go to the store. I would love to learn to write better with verbs/nouns in the right place. I am rusty with this since I've worked with numbers for 20 years and now work with email alot. Tell me how to enhance spelling and writing. Thanks Are the two following sentences grammatically correct? If so, is there, in your opinion, a difference in "meaning"? "Yesterday Harry and Sally met each other." "Yesterday Harry and Sally met." I need to know the correct way to address an envelope for two doctors that are married and two separate names which comes first? Dr. Teruel DeCampo and Dr. Erika Daniel or does the woman's name come first? Also, I have two women doctors that are married is this right? Mr. Tom Grilli and Dr. Andrea Grilli? If you don't know how to address a female, which should you use? Ms. or Mrs.? Is it correct to say the book is titled..., or the book is entitled...? Almost everyone has a different opinion of what a hero is or what makes a hero. How can I fix that non-parallel sentence? What is the correct format for a letter of resignation. Is this grammatically correct? If you do not comply with these instructions, this will prevent your not being admitted to the class. Is this sentence correct? Nothing makes John and me prouder than to know you were with us. Is there anything wrong with the following phrase? "It cost less to reuse boxes than to buy new ones." Need to know the proper envelope addressing proceedure to an attorney. Is ESQ all in caps or Esq.? Is it incorrect to say in a pledge card title: "With your gift, we can forever change lives"? Or is it a rule that we should say, "With your gift, we can change lives forever"? When writting a college essay about how to become a school teacher, is if ok to start a sentence with the word you? Ex: You need to earn a bachelor's degree. My professor says no. I thought if you are writing in the second person it is ok. I'm searching for a comtemporary neuter for "chairmen". I need a plural word which refers to both males and females. "Chair people" is the best I have done so far, but it doesn't seem right. Do you have any suggestions for me? Is it proper to say "Guests will have an opportunity to place an ornament on the tree in memory of your loved ones."??? Is it correct to say "A home going celebration of Mary."