Tag Archives: Grammar

Bête Noire III: Excuse me, darling, but you’re dangling again.

Posted on Monday, 13 June 2011 by

Number Three in the countdown, after Bêtes Noires Five and Four. Many a school child has been stricken with fear at the words “dangling participle.” They see the correction, they understand what the teacher says…sort of…and then they go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Where do I even start?

Posted on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 by

As I slog through the mire of finals week, with seemingly endless papers to read and grade, I thought of how nice it would be to have some companionship in my misery. Zelda and Mrs. Parker were occupied with other things, … Continue reading →

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Grammar warriors!

Posted on Monday, 20 July 2009 by

My kind of people, fighting the good fight. http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/righting-wrong-writing/article118948.html

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