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Triangle Grammar Guide

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.

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grammar-quiziconToday's quiz contains various grammar, usage, punctuation or spelling problems. Try the quiz and leave a comment if you wish. I've put no time limit on the quiz, which has the usual five parts. 

See my earlier post for a review of a book that plays a part in one of the quiz answers today.

Click here or on the question mark icon to begin.

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About the blogger

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.

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