quantum leap
The thing about quantum leaps is that they mark an abrupt change from one state to a distinctly different one, with no in-between transitional states being possible. It makes sense to use “quantum le…
Read MoreCommon Errors Starting with Q
question vs ask
<p>Question is a sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response. It entails having doubts, interrogating and enquiring for the process of acquiring information.</p><pre>"The d…
Read Morequick claim vs quitclaim
The term for a legal document relinquishing a legal claim to some property is a “quitclaim deed.” It is not a “quick claim,” and “quitclaim” is a single word.
Read Morequiet vs quite
This is probably caused by a slip of the fingers more often than by a slip of the mental gears, but one often sees “quite” (very) substituted for “quiet” (shhh!). This is one of those common errors y…
Read Morequotation marks
The examples below are set off in order to avoid confusion over the use of single and double quotation marks.There are many ways to go wrong with quotation marks. They are often used ironically:She r…
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