Longtime N&O journalist Pam Nelson writes about language use and misuse and answers questions about grammar and style. Readers can weigh in on what annoys them, too. Think of this as your online grammar class. Send e-mail to Pam at pam.nelson@newsobserver.com.
My week at the copy editing factory was long and busy, but I hit the jackpot on some real-life examples of mixed-up word choices. I recognize that my joy is rather perverse, but I was happy to find material for a Grammar Guide quiz on word choice.
I hope you have fun taking the quiz. Click here or on the question mark icon to begin. Leave a comment below if you would like.
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Pam Nelson began her career as a writer in 1976 and has worked in various editing jobs at The News & Observer since 1987. She has won awards for her headline writing and has taught college classes in copy editing and seminars in grammar and usage. 
Comments
Grin and bare it
Wed, 12/01/2010 - 19:03 — OurDailyFredI can think of occasions when one might use the phrase "Grin and bare it," especially if police were describing the behavior of a smiling flasher.
On the issue of loath and loathe, thank you as I did confuse the two and thus attained a barely passing grade of 80 percent.
Good quiz!
Fred