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When to Capitalize ‘Mom’ and Other Nicknames and Terms of Endearment

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Scribes writing with the early Roman alphabet didn’t have to choose between uppercase and lowercase letters because there were no lowercase letters—all the letters were what we think of today as capitals. Lowercase letters came much later, as did the names “uppercase” and “lowercase.  Uppercase and Lowercase In 1382, the Wycliffe Bible was the first […]

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13 Rules For Using Commas Without Looking Like An Idiot

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Christina Sterbenz Contrary to popular belief, commas don’t just signify pauses in a sentence. In fact, precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. When followed, they lay the groundwork for clear written communication. We’ve compiled a list of all of the times when you need the mighty comma. 1. Use a comma before

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