Hat Tips, the Manuscript Magician blog
Hat Tips, the Manuscript Magician blog
January 15, 2019
Take this quick quiz and find out:
Is "breath" a noun or a verb?
Does change "faze" or "phase" you?
Do you "pore" or "pour" over a document?
What's the difference between "aid" and "aide?"
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July 16
Do You Need a Copyeditor?
Take this quiz to find out:
What is the difference between "historic" and "historical?"
August 11
Do You Need a Copyeditor?
What's the difference between "convince" and "persuade?"
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August 12
Do You Need a Copyeditor?
Do you "give" or "gift" a present?
September 1
Do you feel "bad" or "badly" about something?
Answer: You might be surprised to learn you feel bad. I have a friend who experiences diminished sensation in her fingers. She literally feels badly. I feel bad about that.
September 5
Define "comprise."
Did you say, "to consist of?" If so, you're right. This quiz comprises questions and answers.
September 6
As a verb, what does "quip" mean?
A quip is a witty remark. As a verb, it means to make such a statement. Often, it's seen as a synonym for "said." (Or maybe the Manuscript Magician doesn't get the joke.)