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Common american sayings and what they actually mean.
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For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage; to search a dictionary of words, names or quotations; for help with writing; for crosswords and puzzles.
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Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.
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A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.
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Test your knowledge of the origins of common cliches.
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Clear and concise explanation of the difference between correct and incorrect usage in American English spelling, grammar and idiom, with entertaining examples.
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Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.
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Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
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This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.
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Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.
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An alphabetical collection created by students at Rice University in Texas.
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Dedicated to the destruction of gobbledygook, legalese, small print and bureaucratic language. Crystal Mark Award for good use of plain English.
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Promoting clearer communication between the public and government. This site has resources for writers to attain that goal.
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A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.
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Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
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A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.
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Online directory for grammar, spelling, puncuation, research, creative writing, and proofreading resources.
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Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources.
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Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.
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