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TGIF! If someone tells you they're not sad that the workweek is coming to a close, you'd (probably) respond with today's subject line: "Me neither." Or you might say, "Me either," but that phrase is less precise. What you really mean is, "I am not sad that the workweek is ending either," so you need the "n" to keep the negative context. That's our first lesson — or reminder — for the series we're kicking off today on either and neither. We'll ease you in with this quiz: There were trees on...
Say my friend John and I have shared ownership of a set of books. How would you write about our books? John and I have shared ownership of a set of books. How should I write about it? John and my books John's and my's books John's and my books John and I's books John's and I's books My and John's books This question was inspired by one of you! We're inviting you to share your editing challenges here, and we'll answer your questions in this newsletter. Now let's see how you did on last week's...
Your understanding of the finer points of the English language often reveals itself in your use of mundane words like was and were. That's why we have a *couple* of quizzes that cover trickier rules about these verbs. Before we break down last week's quiz, though, we wanted to remind you that today is the last day to apply to be part of Stylebot's beta-testing program. This is your chance to shape our next product to fit your needs. Apply here now. OK, so how did you do on last week's quiz?...