Four of these pet peeves were suggested by readers in response to my April e-letter, Write This, Not That. If your favorite doesn't appear in either list, send it along! 1. Imply vs. infer Some [...]

I bet you've mastered the difference between except and accept, than and then, even affect and effect. You take the trouble to learn these things, or you wouldn't be reading my e-letter. The suggestions below [...]