RE: Let the grammar wars begin!

["Ron Hearn" <RHearn -at- cucbc -dot- com>]

Don't forget the old favorite, passive voice!

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John Posada wrote:
> On 4/17/08, Paul Kretschmer <Paul -dot- Kretschmer -at- yardi -dot- com> wrote:
>> What are the best topics for starting grammar wars?
>>
> One space vs two
> Period inside vs outside of quotes
> Use vs Usage
> Certification :-)
> 

The prepositions at the end of sentences are hurt that you left them out
:->

-- Janice

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