Oct 26
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The Middle Eastern bazaar was bizarre
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 in Capitalization, Incorrect word usage
bazaar, bizarre
bazaar means a marketplace
bizarre means strangely unconventional
be, bee
be means to exist
bee means an insect
beach, beech
beach means a sandy shore
beech means a type of tree
Aug 6
Did Grandpa Bill have a grandma?
Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Capitalization
When to capitalize family names such as, Grandma, Grandpa, Mother, Father, Uncle.
Capitalize grandpa when it substitutes for the real name:
Let’s go to Grandpa’s farm today.
Capitalize grandpa when followed by a name:
Let’s go see Grandpa Bill.
Do not capitalize grandpa when it could refer to anyone:
There are many grandpas at the retirement home.
Do not capitalize grandpa when preceded by a pronoun:
I will go see my grandpa today.