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Grammar Minute episodes
- Prepping for the Nuclear Apocalypse
After today's episode of Grammar Minute, you'll be able to poetically stare off into the sunset just like the heroes of your favorite dystopian novels.
2 min - "Based On" vs. "Based Off"
Your tower might be based off a shaky foundation--unless it's on the foundation. Nitpick some popular grammar on today's episode of Grammar Minute.
2 min - Dr. Steele's Spelling Minute: British vs. American Words
This poem mysteriously turned up on the back of my economics quiz, imparting powerful knowledge from the keeper of American vs. British spellings and, also, of economics--Dr. Charles Steele of Hillsdale College. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min - It's Voting Season: Grammar Matters (Maybe More than You Think)
A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--and if you're curious, read the study at this link.
2 min - That vs Who (Will Make You Sound Smart)
"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the pitfall on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min - "More Than" vs. "Over" (Sorry, AP Style Guide)
I have more than a hundred books. Or ... do I have over a hundred books? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min - The Most Grammatically Confusing Holiday (Presidents' Day)
President's Day. Presidents' Day. Presidents Day. This holiday has long stumped grammarians, and in fact, the correct spelling depends on exactly what you want to celebrate. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
2 min - Plurals vs. Apostrophes (A Bigger Rivalry Than the Super Bowl)
Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we've finally discovered a hard-and-fast rule of the English language!
2 min - It's All Well and Good (Can You Say "I Feel Good?")
Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.
2 min - Discrete vs. Discreet (Hint: It's Not British vs. American)
Up next in our series of commonly misused words, poor discrete is finally getting justice.
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