Some useful hints about correct English and tips on literary analysis by Barbara Daniels (Doc Barbara) an ex-teacher with an Oxford M.A. in English Language and Literature and a London Ph. D
Single inverted commas
Although it is usual to enclose a word under discussion in single inverted commas, I have chosen instead to emphasise it in red to prevent confusion with apostrophes.
Sunday, 15 March 2015
Separate and desperate
The spellings of these two words often cause confusion. Perhaps it helps to recall the root of the latter: "spero" meaning "I hope".
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