Earlier this week, someone ended up on my website searching for the phrase “Do you capitalize dad”.
Category: Grammar
Restrictive and non-restrictive clauses
One of the most common issues I encounter when editing is people not using restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses correctly.
Do Canadians use “cheque” or “check”?
One of the challenges of Canadian English is that it incorporates British English while simultaneously incorporating American English.
Difference between right and write
I’ve heard some people confusing the words “right” and “write”. Here’s the difference between the two.
What is the plural of moose?
Why isn’t it “meese”, just as “geese” is the plural of “goose”?
Do I need a question mark with a polite request?
I recently had someone reach out to me with the following question:
Difference between gaff and gaffe
I’ve heard some people confusing the words “gaff” and “gaffe”. Here’s the difference between the two.
What is the plural of octopus? Octopuses? Octopi?
If there’s one word in the English language that lacks consensus, it’s likely the plural form of octopus.
Difference between raise and rise
I recently saw someone confusing the words “raise” and “rise”. Here’s the difference between the two.
Which one is correct: “my wife and me” or “my wife and I”?
This question is actually tricky, as either could potentially correct, depending on how the phrase is used in the sentence.