Tag Archives: Grammar

Fifth-grade teacher gets schooled by parents after gender-neutral grammar lessons

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Basic rules of English grammar dictate that singular nouns take singular pronouns and plural nouns take plural pronouns. So when a fifth-grade teacher requested that students address her with nongendered pronouns such as “they” and “them,” it stirred … Continue reading →

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Because it Matters: Capital vs. capitol

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Because it matters, As a noun, capital refers to (1) a city that serves as a center of government, (2) wealth in the form of money or property, and (3) a capital letter. As an adjective, it means (1) principal, (2) involving financial assets, and (3) deserving … Continue reading →

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