Karen DeGroot Carter's Blog, page 2
January 19, 2025
Questioning the Question of Which Pronouns to Use after “Than,” “As,” or “Like” in Comparisons
And why this is such a widely debated issue among word nerds
January 2, 2025
December 8, 2024
All About Portmanteau Words
Including who coined the term for the clever combinations he introduced to the English language
November 17, 2024
How U.S. and British English Treat Collective Nouns and Related Pronouns Differently
And why it’s important to pay attention to such differences in your writing
October 27, 2024
When to Use “Shined” vs. “Shone” in Your Writing
And how understanding the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs can help you remember the applicable rule
October 6, 2024
Why it Helps to Understand the Etymology of Commonly Confused Words
And when to use “blameworthy” vs. “culpable,” “blandish” vs. “brandish,” or “blatant” vs. “flagrant” in your writing
September 26, 2024
Karen DeGroot Carter: Compulsive Word Nerd Who Loves to Create Connections
Writing to learn, create, and connect — one word at a time
September 15, 2024
When to Use “Historic” Versus “Historical” in Your Writing
And whether to precede either adjective with “a” or “an”
August 25, 2024
The Many Types of Clauses, From Coordinate To Subordinate And Everything In Between
Plus tricks and tips to punctuating different types of clauses correctly in your writing
