This is rather simple. According to Grammar Girl, each other is always two words in English. The AP Stylebook further explains each other and one another, where more confusion occurs. As quoted from the 2007 AP Stylebook "Two people look at each other. More than two look at one another. Either phrase may be used … Continue reading Eachother vs. Each Other: A Grammar Lesson
Anyone, any one, anybody, any body: A Grammar lesson
Earlier today, I had to pull out my trusted AP Stylebook. I had to explain why anyone was wrong in a sentence and couldn't quite remember why it was wrong, I just knew it was. The sentence was, "any one can participate." I just knew it was supposed to be, "anyone can participate," but I … Continue reading Anyone, any one, anybody, any body: A Grammar lesson
Affect vs. Effect: A Grammar Lesson
Just when I think I've got this one down, something trips me up. Affect is something that happens. My favorite grammarian, Grammar Girl lists affect as a verb and is means to influence. Effect is a result and a noun. One is a noun, the other is a verb. With that, I shouldn't be able … Continue reading Affect vs. Effect: A Grammar Lesson
Who vs. That: Another Grammar Lesson
For some reason I’ve been having trouble with when to use who and when to use that lately. I used to have it down, but just like the one time in high school I wrote an entire paper without using than (I had convinced myself it wasn’t a word…), I’ve gotten myself mixed up. Luckily … Continue reading Who vs. That: Another Grammar Lesson