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Sources Cited

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souvenir - correct spelling

noun
Not souvenire.Example: Caitlin bought a souvenir at the top of the Empire State Building....

special - correct spelling

adjective and noun
Example: Their wedding was indeed a special occasion. adjective
Example: ...

Specially vs. Especially

Specially Specially is an adverb that is used to indicate something done ...

specifically - correct spelling

adverb
Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that di...

specified - correct spelling

verb (past tense and past participle of the verb specify)Example: She specified exactly wh...

specimen - correct spelling

noun
Example: He groaned when the doctor asked him for a specimen....

speech - correct spelling

noun
Not speach.Example: The Constitution guarantees our freedom of speech....

split infinitive

Every verb has a base infinitive form. We think of the infinitive as the verb with the preposition to in front of it: as in to have, to hold, ...

Split Infinitives

Perhaps no “rule” of grammar sparks more controversy than the “rule” against splitting infinitives. Leading experts on the English language, however, point out that the split infinitive appeared in the great works of English as early as the thirteent...

sponsor - correct spelling

noun and verb
Example: The sponsor of the football game produced some clever ads. noun
Example: ...

spontaneous - correct spelling

adjective
Example: The spontaneous demonstration unsettled the mayor and his cronies....

spurious - vocabulary

adjective
Not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the pretended or proper source; counterfeit. Jargon is the verbal sleight of hand that makes the old hat seem newly fashionable; it g...

Stairs vs. Stares

Language is a fascinating realm, where words can appear similar yet carry profoundly different meanings. Two such words are "stairs" and "stares". Although they are homophones—words that sound alike but have different meanings—this essay explores ...

stanch, staunch

Stanch is the most commonly accepted spelling for the verb meaning “to stop the flow” of a liquid, but staunch is also an acceptable spelling.Generally thoug...

Standard and Non-Standard English

We all know that a language has different dialects and pronunciations in various areas where it is spoken de...

Start a Sentence with a Conjunction

And you may start a sentence with And.You probably learned in grade school: Never start a sentence with but, and, or any other conjunction. Poppycock!Not on...

State vs. Province

Introduction The terms "state" and "province" are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, yet they embody distinct meanings that vary across geographical, political, and cultural contexts. Understanding the nuances of these two...

States of Adjective: -er or more, -est or most

How to Form the States of AdjectivesYou ask, therefore, how to tell when to use the ‑er and ‑est endings and when to use the helping words more and most? There’s no hard and fast rule, but ...

States of Adjectives: -er or more, -est or most

Adjectives Comparative and SuperlativeYou ask, therefore, how to tell when to use the ‑er and ‑est endings and when to use the helping words more and most? There’s no hard and fast rule, bu...

stationary - correct spelling

adjective
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses stationary and stationery. Click here for that discussion....

stationery - correct spelling

noun
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses stationary and stationery. Click here for that discussion....

stationery, stationary

Stationery is writing paper.Stationary means “unmoving.”Example: He sat stationary at his desk for hours addressing invitations on ...

statue - correct spelling

noun
Not statute
.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses statue, statute, and stature. ...

statute - correct spelling

noun
Not statue
.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses statue, statute, and stature. ...

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