Monthly Archives: May 2009

Different than or different from?

May 25, 20096:00 a.m.

Is it OK to use “different than” or must we always say “different from”?

 

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In vs. into

May 18, 20096:00 a.m.

When to use these similar prepositions.

 

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Irregular verbs

May 11, 20096:00 a.m.

When verbs take odd turns in the past tense.

 

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Affect and effect

May 4, 20096:00 a.m.

“Affect” and “effect” are similar sounding, and similarly spelled. How do you know when to use “affect” and when to use “effect”?

 

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