Mar 3, 2015 | Tuesday Tips
A few weeks ago as I was writing a Tuesday Tip post, my 9-year-old daughter asked if I had discussed strong words vs. weak words. I requested she give me an example and she told me she would write some down for me. Apparently there is a poster in her classroom that has examples of stronger words to use when writing. She came home from school the next day with two pages full of word substitutions. Today’s Tuesday Tip is courtesy of my daughter and she hopes you all are able to fill your books with stronger words. (She also requested you overlook any spelling errors and messy handwriting.)
And if you need a list that’s a little bit more “professional”, here is a wide range of emotions, just in case.
Feb 24, 2015 | Tuesday Tips
I’ve seen this before but thought it was worth posting. What do you think? Do any of these tips sound legit? Will any of them help you?
Jan 21, 2015 | Tuesday Tips
Buy is a verb that means to purchase.
By is a preposition that means near, beside or through.
Bye is a greeting of departure.
Now be honest, you’re singing that *NSYNC song, aren’t you?
Jan 13, 2015 | Tuesday Tips
It doesn’t matter how often we’ve been reminded of the differences in these words. They are still misused quite a bit. If you happen to be one of those people who confuse these words, hopefully this guide will help.
Dec 30, 2014 | Tuesday Tips
I’ve run across this mistake more than once in the last few weeks. Here’s a reminder to avoid further confusion.
The noun brake is a device for slowing down or stopping a moving vehicle.
Break is both a noun and a verb. The verb to break means to terminate, shatter or separate into parts. The noun refers to a pause, interval or gap in time.
Dec 16, 2014 | Tuesday Tips
Last week I gave you a preview to the tip for today. I remember learning the difference between these two words back in grade school. Our school principal was our “pal”. Remembering that would allow us to always use the correct form of the word. I’m beginning to understand not everyone learned this tip. Here are the definitions of both words to help you.
A principle is always a noun. It is a rule, law or doctrine.
A principal can be a noun and an adjective. It means the main, primary or most important in a group.
