784 - A Historical Tip for Remembering When to Use 'Historical.' Put More Thought into Your Punctuation.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - August 13, 2020 22:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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Kamala Harris's selection as Joe Biden's running mate is important, significant, and a number of firsts, but should we call it "historic" or "historical"? (Also, learn about the time a woman shook her fist at me.) Plus, Edwin Battistella has some great examples that show how small changes in punctuation can change the meaning and pacing of your work.

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