Shockingly, it's sometimes OK.
Mignon Fogarty is the host of Grammar Girl and founder of Quick and Dirty Tips. Prior to becoming a grammar guru, Mignon was a magazine and technical writer, and an entrepreneur. Mignon has a B.A. in English from the University of Washington in Seattle and an M.S. in biology from Stanford University.
They don't have to be long.
It takes boldness to split an infinitive.
What makes a word “bad”?
Does it mean "through" or "up to"?
What’s the difference?
A lot of you have asked me to explain passive voice and how to avoid it.
Chop words that add length but not value.
Are "actress" and "comedienne" ever OK?
Does air conditioning really make you fat?
Will cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis?
Is getting online bills and statements really better?
Do those fitness shoes really work?
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