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Improving grammar

When to Use Nauseous vs. Nauseated

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

The post in which I explain the proper use of nauseated and prove that Sheldon Cooper made a mistake!

Improving grammar

When to Use I or Me

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Do you struggle to know when to use I or me? The Word Nerd can help.

reflexive pronouns
Improving grammar

How to Use the Pronoun “Myself”

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

Is it correct grammar to say, "Jean, Val, and myself went to the party"? The Word Nerd explains the proper use of myself and other reflexive pronouns.

Improving grammar

How to Use Those Tricky Apostrophes

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

What's the correct way to say Lars's soccer ball? The Word Nerd reviews apostrophes and possessives.

Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

When to Use Capital vs. Capitol

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

The Word Nerd clears up the confusion between the many ways to spell and use "capital".

Improving grammar

When to Use Italics for Titles

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know which titles require italics and which require quotes? The Word Nerd explains.

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