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From Our Mailbag

Posted by Conni Eversull   Jul 10, 2012, 5:30:00 AM

This week, I thought I'd share answers to some questions our grammar experts have received and answered.

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Topics: quotation marks, punctuation

Highlighting for Attention

Posted by Julie DeSilva   Nov 8, 2011, 5:30:00 AM

What writer does not want to grab the attention of his or her readers? Whether your lot in life is writing directions for cashing in winning lottery tickets or box labels for over-the-counter sleeping pills, you need to compel your readers to absorb all of the text (even the part about "may cause drowsiness"). Consider using, but not overusing, some of today's tips in your very next assignment.

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Topics: italicize, quotation marks

More Reader Questions!

Posted by Conni Eversull   May 24, 2011, 5:30:00 AM

Our mailbag has been full this past week. Here are more questions from readers and answers from our Grammar Experts!

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Topics: quotation marks, plural, singular

Grammar Questions

Posted by Conni Eversull   May 17, 2011, 5:30:00 AM

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Topics: quotation marks, past tense, present perfect tense, first-person pronouns

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