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The grammar series: the difference between who and whom

It’s August. (Whaaaaat? No way!) I’m moving back to East Lansing in exactly three weeks to start senior year, which means less than a month until I’m up to my elbows in reading and papers for my new classes. I … Continue reading

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The grammar series: the difference between fewer and less

The grammar series: the difference between fewer and less Remember how I went to Six Flags in May and got so tired that I couldn’t remember how to explain the different between fewer and less to J? I figured I … Continue reading

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The grammar series: the difference between further and farther

To start off this grammar series entry, I’m giving you guys a bit of history on why I am a total grammar dork. It could be because I’m a journalism major and AP Style has been pounded into my head … Continue reading

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The grammar series: the difference between was and were

This past week has been a little insane. J and I decided to take an impulse trip to Wisconsin to see my sister and brother-in-law and spend the day at Six Flags (which is about an hour away from their … Continue reading

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Summer preview: more grammar, new pictures, more books

Oh my goodness gracious, where have I been? No blogs in awhile? Not even a random picture on Sunday? I swear, y’all must’ve thought I fell off the face of the earth or something. Don’t worry, I’m quite alive. After … Continue reading

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The grammar series: THE DREADFUL COMMA.

(I know, I know, I missed Random Picture Sunday. You’ll get double the random photos next week!) This grammar post was going to wait until later this week, until this happened: Clearly, this topic couldn’t wait. All right, ladies and gents. Today’s … Continue reading

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The Grammar Series: the difference between lay and lie

We’re starting off our grammar tips and tricks with a toughie: lay vs. lie. It’s one of those things I always have to turn back to, no matter how many times I go over it. I feel like I know … Continue reading

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Introducing the “As told by (a) ginger” grammar series

My blog’s regular readers might notice something different with the tagline (or they might not at all, but I can dream). It now says, “A blog about college, about grammar, about life.” Brief explanation: My blog needed a more specific focus. While … Continue reading

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