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Grammar Tips: The Apostrophe

by Sheila Wallace on Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:42 pm · 2 comments

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So many people misuse the apostrophe, I thought perhaps it’s time to throw in a few tips about proper usage for this particular punctuation. When to use an apostrophe: To show possession – my brother’s car, my parents’ house, your dog’s bone To form contractions (indicating missing letters) – don’t, won’t, shouldn’t, could’ve (abbreviation for [...]

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Grammar Tips: Lie or lay?

by Sheila Wallace on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5:57 pm

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The proper use of these verbs creates quite a conundrum for most of us. I often have to look them up just to remind myself of the proper usage. First, let’s define them: Lie¹ – to tell an untruth Lie² – to recline; to rest in a horizontal or recumbent position Lay – to put [...]

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