http://odeo.com/channels/516373-Grammar-Grater-Minnesota-Public-Radio no Grammar Grater is a weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age. Grammar Grater is a weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age. Grammar, punctuation, English words and usage en-us 40 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25442708-Episode-124-Literally-Actually-yes This week, journalist Andrew Haeg joins us to talk about when to use literally -- and when not to use it. This week, journalist Andrew Haeg joins us to talk about when to use literally -- and when not to use it. This week, journalist Andrew Haeg joins us to talk about when to use literally -- and when not to use it. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25442708 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413370-Episode-123-A-Chapter-About-Averse This week, we examine two easily confused words: adverse and averse. This week, we examine two easily confused words: adverse and averse. This week, we examine two easily confused words: adverse and averse. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25413370 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413371-Episode-122-A-Halloween-Special (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25413371 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386643-Episode-122-A-Halloween-Special (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. (Repeat Episode) We look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter, Euan Kerr. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25386643 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413372-Episode-121-Ellipsis-Incorporated This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25413372 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25351364-Episode-121-Ellipsis-Incorporated This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... This week, we're talking about the ellipsis. What's an ellipsis, you ask? Listen to the podcast to find out... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25351364 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413373-Episode-120-Little-Known-Side-Effects We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25413373 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25291640-Episode-120-Little-Known-Side-Effects We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. We investigate the seldom-told story about the meanings of the words affect and effect. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25291640 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413374-Episode-119-Intensify (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25413374 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25255341-Episode-119-Intensify (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. (Repeat episode) Adding intensifiers can give emphasis to your speech and writing; but sometimes they serve to weaken the message and are best left out. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25255341 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413375-Episode-118-Mixed-Feelings-or-Mixed-Message (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25413375 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25215951-Episode-118-Mixed-Feelings-or-Mixed-Message (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. (Repeat Episode) We address a couple of words that sound somewhat alike and come fairly close in meaning, yet can cause a bit of confusion: ambivalent and ambiguous. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25215951 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413376-Episode-117-The-Word-on-the-Street This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25413376 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25179125-Episode-117-The-Word-on-the-Street This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. This week, we investigate a figure of speech called metonymy. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25179125 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413377-Episode-116-Adverbs-are-Everywhere As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25413377 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25141296-Episode-116-Adverbs-are-Everywhere As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. As the title suggests, this week's episode is all about adverbs. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25141296 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413378-Episode-115-Homespun-Language We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25413378 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25103793-Episode-115-Homespun-Language We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. We're back at the Minnesota State Fair to gain insights about vocabulary that comes from the crafts of weaving and spinning. Our special guest is Judy Payne of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25103793 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413379-Episode-114-Whizz-Bang This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25413379 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25067791-Episode-114-Whizz-Bang This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. This week, we visit the Minnesota State Fair to talk about a literary device called onomatopoeia. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25067791 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413380-Episode-113-Street-Cred We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25413380 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25032723-Episode-113-Street-Cred We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. We investigate a trio of words that share a common root and all have something to do with some aspect of belief, trust or worth: credible, creditable and credulous. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25032723 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413381-Episode-112-Disco This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,25413381 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24994009-Episode-112-Disco This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. This week on Grammar Grater, we’re going to examine three words that sound similar yet they have subtle differences in meaning. Those words are discomfit, discomfort and disconcert. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24994009 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413382-Episode-111-Look-it-Up Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,25413382 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24955583-Episode-111-Look-it-Up Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. Lexicographer Wendalyn Nichols joins us to give advice on how to best use and choose dictionaries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24955583 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413383-Grammar-Grater-Pesky-Plurals (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,25413383 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24920510-Grammar-Grater-Pesky-Plurals (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. (Repeat episode) No other part of speech causes as much confusion -- and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the English language -- quite like plural nouns. Today we'll try to clear up some misunderstandings about some plural nouns that tend to give writers trouble. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24920510 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413384-Episode-109-Some-Spicy-Expressions We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,25413384 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24888284-Episode-109-Some-Spicy-Expressions We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. We feature some lighthearted summer fare by looking at expressions that include the word mustard. Joining us is Barry Levenson, an author of three books and the founder and curator of the Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24888284 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413385-Episode-108-Animal-Farm (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,25413385 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24851610-Episode-108-Animal-Farm (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." (Repeat Episode) We dissect a veritable carnival of idiomatic expressions, including "the elephant in the room" and "the 800 pound gorilla." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24851610 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413386-Episode-107-Misnomers-and-Malapropisms Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,25413386 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24817621-Episode-107-Misnomers-and-Malapropisms Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. Editor Catherine Winter joins us to talk about two common types of word confusion. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24817621 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413387-Episode-106-Now-or-Then We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,25413387 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24773784-Episode-106-Now-or-Then We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. We investigate the meaning and history of the word erstwhile. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24773784 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413388-Episode-105-On-Principle This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,25413388 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24746633-Episode-105-On-Principle This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. This week, we look at a pair of commonly confused homophones: principal and principle. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24746633 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413389-Episode-104-Even-the-Nouns-are-Better This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,25413389 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24745351-Episode-104-Even-the-Nouns-are-Better This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. This week marks our 100th original episode, as well as the 2nd anniversary of Grammar Grater. We're celebrating the occasion by presenting a "clip show" of some of our favorite moments from the past two years. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24745351 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413390-Episode-103-A-Muse-and-B-Muse We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,25413390 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24726403-Episode-103-A-Muse-and-B-Muse We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater We examine another pair of words that can cause confusion: amuse and bemuse. If you enjoy Grammar Grater, consider supporting it by becoming a member at http://www.mpr.org/grammargrater tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24726403 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25413391-Episode-102-The-English-Language-R-Part-2 This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,25413391 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24691966-Episode-102-The-English-Language-R-Part-2 This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we continue our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24691966 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24653129-Episode-101-The-English-Language-R-Part-1 This week, we begin our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we begin our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. This week, we begin our two-part look at the issue of trademarks in writing. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24653129 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24622345-Episode-100-Pique-a-boo This week, we look at the words peak, peek and pique. This week, we look at the words peak, peek and pique. This week, we look at the words peak, peek and pique. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24622345 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24591322-Episode-99-Data-Control Is the word "data" singular or plural? Is the word "data" singular or plural? Is the word "data" singular or plural? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24591322 Wed, 20 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24556490-Episode-98-Poetry-in-Motion This week, poet Steve Kowit gives us a grammar lesson. This week, poet Steve Kowit gives us a grammar lesson. This week, poet Steve Kowit gives us a grammar lesson. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24556490 Wed, 13 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24556493-Episode-97-Way-Beyond-Compare A visit to the dog park helps us understand the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. (repeat episode) A visit to the dog park helps us understand the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. (repeat episode) A visit to the dog park helps us understand the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. (repeat episode) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24556493 Wed, 06 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/24523619-Episode-96-Unwilling-to-Talk-or-Simply-Unwilling This week, we investigate a shift in meaning of the word reticent with respect to the word reluctant. Michael Quinion joins the discussion. This week, we investigate a shift in meaning of the word reticent with respect to the word reluctant. Michael Quinion joins the discussion. This week, we investigate a shift in meaning of the word reticent with respect to the word reluctant. Michael Quinion joins the discussion. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24523619 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Grammar Grater - Minnesota Public Radio