tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57558355915798709012024-03-21T02:22:06.596-07:00GUMshoesGrammar, Usage, and Mechanics made fun and understandableLuisa Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5755835591579870901.post-39602105878041441622014-10-14T15:40:00.000-07:002014-10-14T15:40:00.507-07:00Episode 30: Terms Shakespeare Gave Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In this week's special episode, we discuss phrases Shakespeare gave us--or phrases we've wrested from the Bard, as the case may be. You may be surprised!</div>
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In this week's episode, we explain the ins and outs of those pesky dashes: the hyphen, the en dash, and the em dash. Special thanks to Lisa Mangum for her memorable formula!</div>
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This week, we take on one of the most common usage mistakes we see. Join us to learn an easy way to remember when to use "fewer" and when to use "less." (Hint: you probably need to use "less" less.)<br />
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In this week's episode, we crack ourselves up as we tackle the ins and outs of parallel structure. Ask not what your sentences can do for you, but what you can do for your sentences!
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This week, we discuss common capitalization errors and how to fix them. As always, if you have a question, please leave us a comment. Thanks!</div>
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This week, we take malapropisms to the phrase level, discussing word groups that are often misused--and how and why to use them correctly. What's <i>your</i> favorite?</div>
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This week, we discuss the ins and outs of first person, second person, and third person as they apply to fiction narratives. Guaranteed fun and not scary! A prize goes to the first person who catches Annette's introduction of an unlikely fantasy writer. ;)</div>
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Fear not! We won't address the digestive system today. Instead, in this week's episode, we'll explain how to use that much misunderstood punctuation mark, the colon.<br />
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In this week's episode, we discuss why it's okay for words to change meaning over time. What are <i>your</i> favorite evolving words?<br />
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Recognize George's plea? Then you'll love today's SPECIAL episode: SEINFELD!<br />
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We talk about how the classic sitcom has influenced the lexicon and culture and have a few (okay, a bunch) of laughs!<br />
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In this week's episode, we tackle a question from <a href="http://www.ltelliot.com/">L. T. Elliot</a>: What IS past perfect anyway, and how do you use it?<br />
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We also briefly clarify a common misconception: past perfect isn't passive voice. For a refresher on what passive voice <i>is</i>, check out our episode about it <a href="http://gumshoespodcast.blogspot.com/2014/06/episode-13-passive-voice.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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No fears! We demystify this punctuation mark, which has gotten a reputation for being scary and complicated.<br />
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Annette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5755835591579870901.post-16526610524534269312014-07-08T13:14:00.004-07:002014-07-08T13:14:45.920-07:00Episode 18: Reflexives and Intensives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Self talk the GUMshoes way! This week, get down with your bad self and brush up on your reflexives and intensives!<br />
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In this week's episode, we give you easy ways to know when to use "that" and when to use "which."
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Luisa Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5755835591579870901.post-72033813028188832232014-06-24T16:05:00.000-07:002014-06-24T16:05:09.490-07:00Episode 16: Our Top Five Homophone Errors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzlpWSSVAwoIAKTYodDt8Zo7CI3X5eBtAgdZ_Bv7obU8dv9EfnFCD27Eq8Qjawu5jdJCuHOHwuk51pjL6L22NrrtkMhLCYEU9NQwPrzqNHDsPavRxHPJmiQMqQKi-GfPI9QLLNnKCmibv/s1600/lightning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzlpWSSVAwoIAKTYodDt8Zo7CI3X5eBtAgdZ_Bv7obU8dv9EfnFCD27Eq8Qjawu5jdJCuHOHwuk51pjL6L22NrrtkMhLCYEU9NQwPrzqNHDsPavRxHPJmiQMqQKi-GfPI9QLLNnKCmibv/s320/lightning.jpg" /></a></div>
This week, Annette and Luisa count down their top five homophone errors! What are the most common ones YOU see?
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In this week's episode, we answer your distress call and discuss the em-dash, the ellipsis, how they're different, and when to use each. Enjoy!
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Luisa Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5755835591579870901.post-77851247158977967762014-06-10T09:40:00.000-07:002014-06-10T09:41:39.082-07:00Episode 14: Lay vs. Lie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In this week's episode, we tackle the dreaded "lay" and "lie." We're confident that the example given by Luisa's sainted Great-Aunt Carmen will help you remember the difference! </div>
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In this episode, the passive voice is discussed by Annette and Luisa. Myths are debunked. Acceptable uses are outlined. Guidance is given! </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">This week's special episode is on malapropisms! Tune in to hear our favorites, and leave us comments that include your own. </span>
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This week, we give you several quick and easy remedies for the plague that is the comma splice. As always, we welcome your comments and questions!
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Those pesky homophones (or near-homophones)! We have several episodes in the works that are designed to give you clarity on them. In this week's edition, we tackle two frequently confused homophone pairs: further/farther and compliment/complement. <a href="http://gumshoes.podbean.com/e/episode-10-farther-furthercomplimentcomplement/">Tune in</a> to learn our easy tips for keeping them straight.</span>
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Gerunds! What are they, and how do they work? Why do some people equate them with the passive voice? And, most crucially: why are they used so often in movie titles? Annette and Luisa answer all these questions in more in this week's episode.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Are you better with quotes than Joey is?</span></i></div>
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Today we cover the basic rules for using quotation marks if you're an American writer writing for an American audience. (You Brits are on your own. Sorry, dudes.)<br />
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This week at GUMshoes, we've got a special episode for you! We discuss the accountability system that we developed years ago, and how we've turned it into a book.<br />
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It's called <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Done-Power-Accountability-Partnering-Reaching/dp/1497443261/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398183351&sr=8-1&keywords=done+lyon+perkins" target="_blank">Done & Done: The Power of Accountability Partnering for Reaching Your Goals</a></i>. Since Annette and I became accountability partners almost four years ago, we've accomplished a lot:<br />
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Luisa has written FOUR novels and several short stories, essays, and songs. (And co-written one book!) She's had demanding church assignments (she currently teaches a daily early morning scripture study class to 14 high school students), community volunteer opportunities--and she's got six kids.<br />
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Annette has gotten even more writing done. She's written SIX novels, SEVEN novellas, significantly revised and expanded <a href="http://www.amazon.com/There-Their-Theyre-No-Tears-Grammar-ebook/dp/B004HO5G86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398183404&sr=8-1&keywords=lyon+grammar" target="_blank">her grammar book</a>, and co-written this book! That's about 600,000 words in just shy of four years. Mind-bogglingly cool. She has also edited many other people's books and kept her own household going (she has four kids).<br />
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Despite our busy writing lives, we've worked hard to put our faith and family first: worship, scripture study, Date Nights, Family Home Evenings, vacations, toilet training, college and mission applications, recitals, and athletic events--two awesome husbands and ten active kids have always been at the top of our priority list.<br />
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We tell you all this not to brag, but to illustrate what can be accomplished when you make and share a plan and then stick to it through the power of accountability. Truly, great things come from small, consistent daily activities.<br />
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Get the book, try the system out for yourself, and see what YOU can get <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Done-Power-Accountability-Partnering-Reaching/dp/1497443261/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_d_2">Done & Done</a>!<br />
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In today's episode, we give you a quick and easy tip to ensure that you're using "infer" and "imply" correctly. Listen in and avoid Keanu's fate!<br />
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