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Suggestions for fighting bad modifiers

This little tidbit was sent by my West Coast correspondent. He called this example of a misplaced modifier delicious, and I have to agree. Oh noes! Bad development proposals from the New Jersey Audubon Society! Oh, wait a minute, not so fast.  More likely, the writer meant “Suggestions from the New Jersey Audubon Society for fighting [...]
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VIDEO: Kosha Dillz featuring Rapper Big Pooh’s “West Coast Flavor”

Entertainment / Music : This Is Book's Music (1 hour ago)

The east coast meets up with the west coast in this new video by Kosha Dillz called “West Coast Flavor”, which brings in Rapper Big Pooh from North Carolina, which of course is on the east coast. This one is quite nice, a/k/a the mo... Read Post

Your usage is delinquent: access vs. assess

Linguistics / Grammar : Mighty Red Pen (last year)

H/t to my West Coast correspondent for sending this little tidbit. Okay, here’s the deal: If someone is late making a payment, you may assess (M-W: “to subject to a tax, charge, or levy”) a fine. If you are uncertain about whether y... Read Post

High-flying grammar

Linguistics / Grammar : Mighty Red Pen (2 years ago)

For today’s special on misplaced modifiers, check out this tidbit. It was spotted in  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I’d say it has Harry literally dangling!   Read Post


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