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Judy Vorfeld - Grammar
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Grammar and Language
Judy Vorfeld
Judy Vorfeld of Peoria, Arizona started Office Support Services in 1992 and mounted her first website in 1996.
Today, through her website, Editing and Writing Services, she offers copyediting, copywriting, site analysis and renovation, as well as site design and maintenance. And through her Digifeld website, she transforms digital photos to art for marketing and advertising campaigns and interior design.
Featured in a number of print and online publications as a business owner, writer, and photographer, Vorfeld writes and publishes two ezines, Webgrammar's Food for Thought, a publication for lovers of the English language, and Communication Expressway, for people interested in improving small business communication.
Judy's advice will help members of the Writing4Success Club to polish their manuscripts - ready for an editor's eyes!
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Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs & Heteronyms
Judy Vorfeld
If you're confused by words that sound similar but have totally different meanings, you're not alone! This article explains the difference between homonyms, homophones, homgraphs and heteronyms... and lists some confusing word pairs and even some confusing word triplets! . . . keep reading
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Subject/Verb Agreement for Corporation and Organization Name
Judy Vorfeld
Have you ever wondered if it's okay to say, "The corporation had their records audited" or whether you should say, "The corporation had its records audited"? This is basically a subject-verb agreement issue. Let's begin by reviewing what style guides say regarding this issue: "Is a corporation a single entity or a group of people?" . . . keep reading
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Titles and Headings - Capitalization
Judy Vorfeld
It can be tricky working out which words in a title or header should be capitalized and which shouldn't. Some people simply shrug and capitalize everything; others know that this is not the right way to do it, but haven't a clue how to work it out. Here's a quick guide... . . . keep reading
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Common Mistakes
Judy Vorfeld
Are you one of the many bright people who speaks well but has trouble with the mechanics of writing: following those confusing rules concerning spelling, punctuating, capitalizing, etc.? Is a relative, co-worker or editor constantly whipping out a dictionary, style guide, or grammar handbook to point out mistakes in your writing, making you want to slam their fingers in Chapter 6? Here's a guide to some common mistakes... to help you avoid them! . . . keep reading
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To Lay or to Lie?
Judy Vorfeld
Have you ever seen people get into a heated argument over the right use of the words "lay" and "lie"? It happens... LAY is a verb meaning "to put" or "to place," and needs an object to complete its meaning. (Lay, laid, laying.) LIE is a verb meaning "to rest," "to recline," "to stay," or "to be located somewhere," and it cannot take an object. . . . keep reading
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Ending Sentences with Prepositions
Judy Vorfeld
You must never end a sentence with a preposition! How often did you hear this in school? I have good news: you can end a sentence any way you choose to. Ending sentences with prepositions is something I looked into. Thoroughly. There are rules floating around--causing conflict and consternation--that were never really, truly, official grammar rules. They were often the personal preferences of people who liked to speak out on the subject. . . . keep reading
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Bulleted Lists - Capitalization and Punctuation
Judy Vorfeld
Before the introduction of word processing (via word processors and computers), most publications displayed lists in either outline form or numbered lists. Now we have bullets. This creates a new layer of confusion on how to use capitalization and punctuation in such lists. Following are some questions and answers to use as guidelines... . . . keep reading
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Commonly Misspelled Words in Phrases
Judy Vorfeld
Test yourself against these commonly misused phrases! An example: FREE REIGN OR FREE REIN? It's "rein." Microsoft Encarta says it's the complete freedom to make decisions and take action without consulting anyone else. The Cambridge Dictionary of Idioms says "free rein" is synonymous with "allow" and "give." If you give people, ideas, or emotions free rein, they are free to develop without the intrusion of controlling elements. . . . keep reading
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