When should you use words (one, two, three) and when should you use figures (1, 2, 3)? Firstly, when proofreading and copy-editing, you should always adhere to any guidelines governing numbers set out in the house style guide. If you…
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Split Infinitives
What are split infinitives? Split infinitives occur when an adverb is placed between the two components of the infinitive: to and the verb. Infinitives are: to go, to walk, to speak, to love, etc. Examples of split infinitives are: Paul…
The Comma Splice
What is a comma splice? A comma splice, generally considered to be a style error in English, occurs when a comma is used to connect two main clauses (clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences) or those linked by…