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February, 2009

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February 20, 2009  5:01 PM

Which is correct — flush out or flesh out?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, flush out or flesh out, Quiz

typing Which is correct? The manager clapped me on the back and said, "Let's get that contract signed and we can _____...

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February 18, 2009  5:43 PM

Sums under a dollar — spell out?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, money, numbers, numerals, Quiz, sums

typing Which is correct? The stock fell ______ to $45.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. a. $0.75 b....

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February 16, 2009  7:53 PM

Articles, acronyms and initialisms — use “a” or “an”?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
a or an, articles, Business writing, CIO, grammar, initialisms, Quiz

typing Which is correct? ___ USB drive offers a lot of advantages over older portable storage devices. a. a b....

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February 13, 2009  5:46 PM

Which is correct — continual or continuous?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, continual or continuous, Quiz

typing Which is correct? You can expect your direct supervisor to monitor your progress ___________. a....

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February 3, 2009  4:22 PM

Grammar mistakes – between or among



Posted by: Margaret Rouse
between or among, CIO

I divide my social networking time _____ the MySpace, LinkedIn and Facebook sites. a. between b. among Which is correct? Continued »

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