Blog posts by parson

Do you know what "id est" and "exempli gratia" mean? These are the two terms frequently mixed up when abbreviated: i.e. and e.g. But how can we remember the difference? more...

But finding errors or inconsistencies in your own writing is sometimes difficult. Another pair of eyes can help. This is where I come in. more...

The B2Run in Hamburg was tougher than ever. Next to the stadium, the British singer Adele gave a concert. more...

Comma rules. For some, they are easy to remember. For others, they can be as difficult as assembling Ikea kitchen cabinets. more...

"Changing the configuration can affect the performance of your computer." I always stop before affect. Isn’t it rather effect? The mistake is quickly made; the words are quite similar. more...