Decoding the colon: AP vs. MLA style. Plus, words with no known origin.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

1182. This week, we solve the mystery of the colon: when do you actually need to capitalize the next word? We compare AP, Chicago, and MLA styles to give you a clear answer. Then, we look at common words with surprisingl...View more