Grammar and Usage

People often ask about the difference between that and which. Where should each word be used? What’s the difference between them? It can be a tricky question. That’s because the distinction between that and which can be very subtle. Here’s the short answer to the… continue reading

In our business writing classes, people often want an answer to this burning question: Is it acceptable to begin a sentence with the word and or but? The answer is yes. It is perfectly acceptable to start sentences with the conjunctions and and but. However,… continue reading