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Even experienced writers can get confused by these two words, but juggling “who” and “whom” is surprisingly simple, and a handy infographic will make it even easier.   [Infographic provided by Grammar.net]  Download high resolution poster here. Who vs Whom The word “who” is often incorrectly used where “whom” is appropriate, and people seem to…

Plenty of expressions in the English language have become warped, and they can make a grammar conscious person shiver in horror. Many may be brutalized due to folks hearing them more often than reading them. Here are some beaten-up expressions and frequently mangled words.   <a href=”http://www.grammar.net/couldcareless”><img src=”http://www.grammar.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/could-care-less_small.png” alt=”” /></a>[Infographic provided by <a href=”http://www.grammar.net”><em>Grammar.net</em></a>] Clicl…

Grammar can seem a little hairy when it comes to hyphens. Some rules, an infographic and a good dictionary should clear up most questions. <a href=”http://www.grammar.net/hyphens-compounds”><img src=”http://www.grammar.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hyphens_web.png” alt=”” /></a>[Infographic provided by <a href=”http://www.grammar.net”><em>Grammar.net</em></a>] Click here to download high resolution poster. Compounds Two or more words joined together are compounds, and there are several ways to…

“Either or” and “neither nor” can be confusing to those learning English, and “double negatives” can be friends or foes. Help is on the way with a few rules, some handy tips and a convenient infographic. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] Click here to download high resolution poster. “Either” or “Neither” At the very start, understand…