Daily Archives: April 4, 2015

Lose is the opposite of win, and the opposite of find.  Loose is the opposite of tight, and the opposite of tied up or restrained. Children’s book writer Phyllis Reynolds Naylor did a lot of writing when she was young, … Continue reading →

The word “effect” is both a noun and a verb. The noun “effect” means “result” and refers to the consequences an action or event has The effect her father’s death had on her was to throw her into a deep … Continue reading →

your = possessive form of you Ex: Your coat is in that closet. Ex: Your car is at the carwash. you’re = contraction of you are Ex: You’re standing in the rain. Ex: You’re an incredibly sensitive woman. Morris “Moe” … Continue reading →

Weather: sunny, rainy, snowy, partly cloudy, etc. Whether: introduces either one alternative or alternative possibilities; either. For much of his career as a movie critic, Roger Ebert had a weight problem—he had too much of it. Once, he visited Sir … Continue reading →

Use “who” and “whom” to refer to people. “Who” is a subject. “Whom” is an object. Use “that” and “which” to refer to things. Actress Jessica Lange has won two Oscars, and her advice to anyone who is nominated for … Continue reading →