651 - 'Capitulate' or 'Recapitulate'? Colons.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - December 13, 2018 17:45 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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This week, we investigate why "capitulate" and "recapitulate" have such different meanings when they seem so similar, and we review how to use colons. It's probably more complicated than you think because different style guides have different recommendations.

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