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"Die" vs. "Dice" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains why just one of the things collectively called "dice" (when there are two or more) is called a "die," not a "dice."
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"Run the Gamut" (Not "Gambit") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why something that represents the full range or spectrum of things runs the gamut, not gambit.
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Linking Verbs and Subject Complements | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains how to use linking verbs and subject complements to identify and describe the subject.
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"Apart" vs. "A Part" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when you should use the single word "apart and when you should use the phrase "a part."
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Reflexive Pronouns as Simple Pronouns | Linguistical Malpractices
Chris complains about people who unjustifiably use the reflexive pronoun (e.g., "myself") in place of the simple personal pronoun (e.g., "I"
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Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the use of reflexive and intensive pronouns (e.g., "myself," "yourself," etc.).
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"Irrespective" or "Regardless" (Not "Irregardless") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why facts are facts regardless, or irrespective--but not irregardless--of your feelings.
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"Versus" (Not "Verse") | Butchered Pronunciations
Chris explains the right way to pronounce the word versus, abbreviated vs.
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Personal Pronouns | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains what personal pronouns are and how to use them.
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"And I" vs. "And Me" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when to include yourself at the end of a list using "and I" versus "and me."
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"Couldn't" (vs. "Could") "Care Less" | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why the expression "couldn't care less" means one doesn't care at all.
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Object (Grammatical) | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the different kinds of objects in English sentences.
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"Prestigious" (Not "Pres-TEE-jus") | Butchered Pronunciations
Chris explains the right way to pronounce the word prestigious, meaning highly respected, honored, esteemed.
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"Did a Complete 180" (vs. "360") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why a person who turns his or her life around is said to have done a complete 180, not a 360.
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Prepositions | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains what prepositions are and how they function in a sentence.
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Apostrophes for Plurals | Linguistical Malpractices
Chris confesses his temptation to murder anyone who uses apostrophes to form the plurals of words.
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"Whence" (No Need for "From") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains how to properly use the word "whence."
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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.
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"Less" vs. "Fewer" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when you should use "less" and when, instead of using "less" (as many often do), you should use "fewer."
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"Begs" (vs. "Raises") "the Question" | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains how many people mangle the expression "begs the question," when what they really mean is "raises the question."
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Subject (Grammatical) | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the role of the subject in English sentences.
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Whaddaya Say? Channel Trailer
Welcome to Whaddaya Say? Bite-Sized Lessons in English Expression, with Chris Date.
episode details"Die" vs. "Dice" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains why just one of the things collectively called "dice" (when there are two or more) is called a "die," not a "dice."
episode details"Run the Gamut" (Not "Gambit") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why something that represents the full range or spectrum of things runs the gamut, not gambit.
episode detailsLinking Verbs and Subject Complements | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains how to use linking verbs and subject complements to identify and describe the subject.
episode detailsReflexive Pronouns as Simple Pronouns | Linguistical Malpractices
Chris complains about people who unjustifiably use the reflexive pronoun (e.g., "myself") in place of the simple personal pronoun (e.g., "I"
episode details"Apart" vs. "A Part" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when you should use the single word "apart and when you should use the phrase "a part."
episode detailsReflexive and Intensive Pronouns | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the use of reflexive and intensive pronouns (e.g., "myself," "yourself," etc.).
episode details"Irrespective" or "Regardless" (Not "Irregardless") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why facts are facts regardless, or irrespective--but not irregardless--of your feelings.
episode details"Versus" (Not "Verse") | Butchered Pronunciations
Chris explains the right way to pronounce the word versus, abbreviated vs.
episode detailsPersonal Pronouns | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains what personal pronouns are and how to use them.
episode details"And I" vs. "And Me" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when to include yourself at the end of a list using "and I" versus "and me."
episode details"Couldn't" (vs. "Could") "Care Less" | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why the expression "couldn't care less" means one doesn't care at all.
episode detailsObject (Grammatical) | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the different kinds of objects in English sentences.
episode details"Prestigious" (Not "Pres-TEE-jus") | Butchered Pronunciations
Chris explains the right way to pronounce the word prestigious, meaning highly respected, honored, esteemed.
episode details"Did a Complete 180" (vs. "360") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains why a person who turns his or her life around is said to have done a complete 180, not a 360.
episode detailsPrepositions | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains what prepositions are and how they function in a sentence.
episode detailsApostrophes for Plurals | Linguistical Malpractices
Chris confesses his temptation to murder anyone who uses apostrophes to form the plurals of words.
episode details"Whence" (No Need for "From") | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains how to properly use the word "whence."
episode detailsTransitive and Intransitive Verbs | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.
episode details"Less" vs. "Fewer" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains when you should use "less" and when, instead of using "less" (as many often do), you should use "fewer."
episode details"Begs" (vs. "Raises") "the Question" | Mangled Expressions
Chris explains how many people mangle the expression "begs the question," when what they really mean is "raises the question."
episode detailsSubject (Grammatical) | Grammar Fundamentals
Chris explains the role of the subject in English sentences.
episode detailsWhaddaya Say? Channel Trailer
Welcome to Whaddaya Say? Bite-Sized Lessons in English Expression, with Chris Date.
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