 Summaries are the EASIEST way to peruse my posts to discover which pique your interest. Every title is imbedded with a link: just click and you'll be brought to the page(s) you desire. To peruse earlier spoonfuls, click on All Summaries under the Categories section to the right. Enjoy!
Spoonful #50: WHICH vs. THAT These words are NOT interchangeable. I provide a simple way to determine when each is appropriate to use. Spoonful #51: TONE AND ATTITUDE WORDS Helpful for writing dialogue or evaluating characters! Spoonful #52: HANDY HYPHEN RULES Ten handy hyphen rules to help writers of all ages. Spoonful #53: COMPOUND POSSESSION Do two sisters share a single bike or each possess their own? Do two friends share common beliefs or each possess their own? Hint: show the answer with proper apostrphe placement. Spoonful #54: HOPE We can all use a dose of hope and positivity. Spoonful #55: The BEST BLUEBERRY and RASPBERRY MUFFINS This muffin recipe from the Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport, Maine is divine. And easy to make! Spoonful #56: THE ELLIPSIS EXPLAINED I must confess: I was a wee bit confused about this until I researched this post! Spoonful #57: MAY vs. MIGHT I wish I may, I wish I might, clarify these words tonight. Spoonful #58: SIGHT, SITE, and CITE Ever get these homophones confused? If so, let this post clear your confusion with clear examples. Spoonful #59: EVERYDAY vs. EVERY DAY Yes, my writer friends, there is a difference. Spoonful #60: THE COMMA SPLICE To avoid this #1 source of comma drama, read this post! Spoonful #61: THE RUN-ON SENTENCE e e cummings was known for radically experimenting with punctuation, but the SAT and ACT follow conventional punctuation and grammar rules. You should, too. Spoonful #62: Mom vs. mom: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Many writers wonder when to capitalize dear, sweet mom. After reading this post, you'll never be confused again. Spoonful #63: SEASONAL CAPITALIZATION RULES Ever wonder whether or not to capitalize the seasons? Find out in this post. Spoonful #64: A LITTLE SUBJECT-VERB QUIZ Quiz yourself on your SUBJECT-VERB matching prowess! Here's a hint: first determine if your subject is singular or plural. I'll be back next week with a brand new spoonful. If you have any burning grammar, vocabulary, or punctuation questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below or send an email to [email protected]. One more thing: the SIGN UP page is now integrated with my posts. Submit your name and email to have weekly spoonfuls sent directly in your inbox! Sincerely, Laura Fineberg Cooper A Spoonful of Grammar
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6/22/2020 11:17:04 am
Thanks, Marcia! Since I haven't figured out how to integrate a search box, these summaries truly are the best way to let your fingers do the walking through my posts. Leave a Reply. |
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