Words like “Whom as subject”
The pairs and near-pairs that trip people up around Whom as subject. Start with the direct confusables — then follow the thread through the same tag.
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Agreement with Compound Subjects
Compound subjects joined by "and" are plural; those with "or" depend on the nearest subject.
GrammarAmbiguous Pronouns
Make sure it's clear what noun a pronoun refers to.
GrammarApostrophe Misuse
Apostrophes indicate possession or contractions, not plurals.
GrammarBring vs. Take
Bring means movement toward you. Take means movement away from you.
GrammarCapitalization Errors
Follow rules for capitalizing letters properly.
GrammarComma Splice
Using a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.
GrammarDangling Modifier
A descriptive phrase or clause that doesn't clearly modify the intended word.
GrammarDangling Modifiers
A modifier must clearly refer to the word it's modifying.
GrammarDouble Negative
Using two negative words in one clause creates confusion or unintended meaning.
GrammarDouble Negatives
Avoid using two negatives in one sentence.
GrammarFarther vs. Further
Physical distance versus degree, extent, or additional discussion.
GrammarSentence Fragments
An incomplete sentence that lacks a subject and/or predicate.
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