Comments for Biz Writing Tip

Comment on Grammar Tip – The slash (/) and when you use it by Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:24:20 +0000

Hello,

In what situation would “either/or” be used? Only as an adjective, for example, an either/or situation?

Thank you so much,
Charlene

Comment on Grammar Tip – Staff Is or Staff Are by MB

MB — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:49:30 +0000

What would you recommend for the following situation: “The primarily volunteer staff (is/are) experienced professionals from various backgrounds, as well as students and community members.” Because the sentence is referring to the variety of persons within the unit, would it be “are”? Thanks!

Comment on Writing Style – More Redundant Phrases by Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:19:16 +0000

Is it correct to use the word “at” as the last word in a question? I hear that usage often and it jars the sense of correct grammar. Where are you at? where is it at? When is it at? etc.

Has common usage taken over? (as in Ain’t ain’t in the dictionary–only now it is)

Comment on Word Choice – Bring and Take/Come and Go by Grace Lee

Grace Lee — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:42:39 +0000

Hi Ms. Watson,

I’m always confuse with the following words and didn’t know their proper usage in a sentence.
loss, lose, lost
begin, began, begun

Thank you for clarifying.

Grace

Comment on Grammar Tip – Parentheses or Dashes by Kavitha

Kavitha — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:12:27 +0000

Emdash can be used when two equal entities are in use.

Comment on Grammar Tip – I or Me: Use and Placement by Tarun

Tarun — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:59:35 +0000

Jane, that was a very useful bizwritingtip. Could you also help me understand the difference between the words technical and technological?

Comment on There: Singular or Plural Verb by Evelyn Bell

Evelyn Bell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:39:19 +0000

Hi Jane,

I just wanted to comment that the question you answered today is a contender
for my pet peeve! I hear it ALL the time, whether on TV, at church, or just
in conversation:

“Here’s your scores.”
“There’s better ways of doing that.”
“Where’s the boxes I set right here?”

And on and on…when you start listening for it, it’s amazing how often it
occurs.

Aargh!!!

Best,

Evelyn

Comment on Writing Style – Saying Thank You in an Email by Kathleen Preston

Kathleen Preston — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:17:07 +0000

Recently, I have noticed replies to me with “Thanks, Kathleen”. The comma annoys me, and just looks and sounds wrong. Is this the correct or incorrect way of writing this?

Comment on Grammar Tip – Your Versus You’re Welcome by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:52:20 +0000

Good one! Too many people these days rely on their computers to spell check.

Regards,
Lisa – Sony

Comment on Spelling by Jane Watson

Jane Watson — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:43:58 +0000

Wow, that is interesting! Thank you.

Pat Dunn, HR