Yes, I know it is summer vacation.

Yes, I know CCR English 10 is over for 2016-17.

Yes, I know that probably the last thing you want to see is more grammar and word usage tips from Mr. Braam.

 

But ...

 

At the same time, I just found this article on one of my favorite websites, grammarly.com. Many of you have to write cover letters or go through interviews this summer, and this list of 11 words that can and should be generally left out of your vocabulary could be of help.

 

Read it ... or DON'T read it. Just know that I will continue to offer some tasty grammatical tidbits from time to time that may help!