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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Apostrophes and Orthography: The Evolution of German Spelling

This chapter explores the evolution of German spelling, highlighting the introduction of the sharp S symbol and recent capitalization reforms. It also addresses the debates and controversies surrounding spelling changes, particularly the approval of the apostrophe in proper nouns.

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