Karen Reddick, The Editor’s Blog

There are two rules for using an apostrophe s ['s] with words that end in s. And, believe it or not, it’s correct to use either rule. But once you choose sides, you should stick with it throughout your writing.
Different style guides show different rules. Some will suggest that you should [...]

Despite having so many words to choose from, we are often at a loss for them. A new website seeks to bring underused but deserving words back into the vocabulary. Here are few that wordwarriors.wayne.edu is trying to restore to their rightful place.
abecedarian (ay-bee-see-’der-ee-un) adj: Rudimentary. Tom with his pipe wrench and his abecedarian knowledge [...]

Which is correct?
Could of been or could have been?
Must of or must have?
This tip will be easy to remember.
Could of does not exist. Neither do should of, will of, must of or would of.
The correct way is to use the word have.
Examples:
I could have missed the train.
I should have left earlier.
I will have [...]