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Grammar Grump: Just Deserts vs. Just Desserts
In a history book I was reading last night, the author referred to someone getting his “just desserts.” ::groan::
For more information, here’s a Snopes.com article that discusses the origins of the term. You can also read about it in the Eggcorn Database.
Posted: February 22nd, 2007 under Grammar Grump.
Comments: 4
Grammar Grump: Restrictive vs. nonrestrictive appositives
The title of this post makes it sound like I’m going to talk about an obscure rule of grammar with no practical application, I’m sure. :-)
Look at the two sentences below, and tell me which one is correct.
1. Welcome to the web site of award-winning author Jane Doe.
2. Welcome to the web site of award-winning author, Jane Doe.
More after the jump…
Posted: January 29th, 2007 under Grammar Grump, Writing.
Comments: 8