“This mindless tolerance, which places observable scientific facts, subject to proof, on the same level as unprovable supernatural fantasy, has played a major role in the resurgence of both anti-intellectualism and anti-rationalism.” ― Susan Jacoby
Only one of the following sentences is correct. Can you spot the errors in the others? The general consensus is that Trump has a personality disorder. The reason Canadians aren’t surprised is because they think Americans are crazy anyway. Marco’s elaborate plans were all for not. It could of been him who won, but it … More Which One Is Correct?
“I’m all in favor of the democratic principle that one idiot is as good as one genius, but I draw the line when someone takes the next step and concludes that two idiots are better than one genius.” ― Leo Szilard
Choose the correct word: The patient is feeling (all right/alright). (Anyone/Any one) of those ties will go with the lavender suit. The students were standing (all together/altogether) in a row. The production of Rigoletto was (all together/altogether) brilliant. To succeed as an opera singer, you have to practice (everyday/every day). The (principle/principal) ingredient in cotton … More Right Words, Wrong Words
The sentences we write should have only one possible meaning. Can you spot the ambiguity in the following sentences? Anyone who cooks occasionally creates dishes that make one choke. She taught a course in controlling riots at the University of Alberta. We knew we would make money on the deal before it was closed. Try … More Grammatical Ambiguity
“But the response to the problems of conventional medicine should not lead us to the embrace of pseudoscience. On the contrary, it should push us toward better, independent and rigorously executed health care research. It should push us toward a science-informed approach for all therapies and preventative strategies. As nicely summarized by well-known science advocate, … More Quote of the Day
“I don’t intend for this to take on a political tone. I’m just here for the drugs.”—Nancy Reagan at an anti-drug rally, as quoted in 1001 Dumbest Things Ever Said (2004)
As President, Ronald Reagan often relied on the advice of Nancy’s astrologer Joan Quigley. Reagan’s chief of staff Donald Regan wrote: “Virtually every major move and decision the Reagans made during my time as White House Chief of Staff was cleared in advance with a woman in San Francisco [Quigley] who drew up horoscopes to … More Nancy Reagan RIP
Knowing the difference between active and passive voice is very important for anyone who has to write. The difference is easy to see in these examples: Active voice: Donald told an enormous lie. Passive voice: An enormous lie was told by Donald. Note that in the active voice, the actor (Donald) is the subject of … More Active and Passive Voice
“Just to be clear, I find the prospect of a Trump administration terrifying, and so should you. But you should also be terrified by the prospect of a President Rubio, sitting in the White House with his circle of warmongers, or a President Cruz, whom [sic] one suspects would love to bring back the Spanish … More Quote of the Day
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