Subject-verb agreement sounds easy, doesn’t it? A singular subject takes a singular verb: Susan rides her bike to work every day. A plural subject takes a plural verb: The cars are moving slowly. Yet The Copyeditor’s Handbook lists no fewer than 25...
It’s a great time to celebrate Shakespeare. This year we are marking the 400th year anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. For all his fame, William Shakespeare remains a mysterious figure with regards to his personal life. William Shakespeare was born in...
Hyphens and Dashes: Clearing Up the Confusion What’s the difference between a hyphen and a dash? Did you even know there was a difference? Lots of people use them interchangeably, but if you want to present a perfect document and stand out from the crowd, you need to...
Animal group names are not something I need to frequently reach for in my editing toolbox. However, this week was different. While proofreading, I came across a new term that intrigued me. I read a project about a congregation of alligators. Now, I had never...
