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651 - 'Capitulate' or 'Recapitulate'? Colons.
Manage episode 223285191 series 1968228
This week, we investigate why "capitulate" and "recapitulate" have such different meanings when they seem so similar, and we review how to use colons. It's probably more complicated than you think because different style guides have different recommendations.
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Manage episode 223285191 series 1968228
This week, we investigate why "capitulate" and "recapitulate" have such different meanings when they seem so similar, and we review how to use colons. It's probably more complicated than you think because different style guides have different recommendations.
FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grammargirl
Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl
Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl
SPONSORS
http://meettailor.com/grammar
http://getquip.com/grammar
http://quickanddirtytips.com/offers
GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME
Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad
For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop
GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page
GRAMMAR GIRL IS PART OF THE QUICK AND DIRTY TIPS PODCAST NETWORK.
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