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Tag Archives: letter to the editor
Continuing the usage game
On our blog, we often report on current developments in the usage debate, bits and pieces of our research findings and also new publications of usage guides. Being a true book addict, I would like to share two of the … Continue reading
Posted in news, usage features, usage guide
Tagged letter to the editor, May I quote you on that?, usage debate, usage guides
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Apostrophe humour
In a recent analysis of letters to the editor written on the topic of the errant apostrophe, I have come across many humorous examples of both letters and featured comics. The two comics below are taken from the Guardian. The … Continue reading
Settling the split infinitive differences
Letters to the editor (LTE) sections in historical newspaper databases are rich sources for investigating the language pedants’ pet peeves. The split infinitive seems to be among the prominent causes for their perpetual discussions. A 1904 article in the Washington … Continue reading
Posted in usage features
Tagged letter to the editor, prescriptivism, split infinitive
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