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Is It Mother’s Day, Mothers’ Day, or Mothers Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:16 +0000

As the second Sunday of May approaches, we are reminded again of the importance of motherhood. The holiday dedicated to mothers was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and later made an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Its origin can be traced to the ancient Greeks and Romans, but the foundation of the modern holiday […]

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Is It St. Patrick’s Day or St. Patricks Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:56 +0000

As March 17 approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the holiday that honors Saint Patrick. Do You Use an Apostrophe When Spelling St. Patrick’s Day? The day is recognized as the “Feast of St. Patrick” in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. The Associated Press Stylebook identifies the holiday […]

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Is It President’s Day, Presidents’ Day, or Presidents Day?

GrammarBook.com — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:11 +0000

As the third Monday in February approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the American holiday that honors U.S. presidents. The answer may surprise you, since authorities seem to disagree on the spelling as well as the name itself. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the official name is “Washington’s Birthday” […]

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Is It Valentine’s Day or Valentines Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

As February 14 approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the holiday that honors Saint Valentine. Do You Use an Apostrophe When Spelling Valentine’s Day? The day was first recognized as “The Feast of St. Valentine” in A.D. 269. Both The Chicago Manual of Style and The Associated Press Stylebook identify […]

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Is It Associate Degree or Associate’s Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:36 +0000

American English is replete with style questions and details. One item that can remain elusive for those seeking consistency in their writing is the treatment of academic degrees. If you complete your education at a community college, have you earned an associate degree—or an associate’s degree? Let’s discuss that further and arrive at direction you […]

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Lets or Let’s: Does Let Need an Apostrophe?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:42 +0000

Editors and style guides alike may differ concerning the usage of lets and let’s. Do we need to include an apostrophe or not? In today’s discussion, we will answer that question. We’ll also give you an explanation you can remember at the same time you enhance your grammar. So let’s jump in… Why You See […]

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Is It Veterans’ Day, Veteran’s Day, or Veterans Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:00:52 +0000

As November 11 approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the November 11 American holiday that commemorates the end of world-war hostilities in 1918 and 1945 as well as all who have served the U.S. Armed Forces. Do we use an apostrophe when spelling Veterans Day? The answer is no. According […]

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Lawsuits and the Missing Apostrophe

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:11 +0000

For some people, punctuation in English might be a fuss over details. For others, it provides vital markers for clear, precise, and eloquent writing. For yet others, a missing apostrophe can represent a great expense. In October 2020, an Australian man claimed in a Facebook post that a real estate agent did not pay his […]

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Contractions in English

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:49 +0000

Contractions in English are the shortening of words, phrases, or numerals by omitting characters and replacing them with an apostrophe. The apostrophe represents the missing letters or numbers. You likely use contractions daily in your communications. In writing and speech, they help us save time in exchanging thoughts and ideas. They conserve space and length […]

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Is It Bachelors Degree or Bachelor’s Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:55 +0000

One of the ironies of education is that many people receive four-year degrees in the U.S. each year but aren’t sure whether their achievement needs to be written with an apostrophe. Even if you did well in English and grammar courses earlier on, such a detail may not be something you address every day. Do […]

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