The Mechanics

Good morning everyone!

Today is any, every, no and some day.

The words any, every, no and some form solid compounds when combined with body, thing and where:

• anybody, anything, anywhere
• everybody, everything, everywhere
• nobody, nothing, nowhere
• somebody, something, somewhere

However, when one is the second element write no as a separate, unhyphenated word in all situations. And write any and every as separate, unhyphenated words if one is followed by a prepositional phrase beginning with of:

• No one came.
• Any one of us can do it.
• Each and every one of you must help.

but

• Someone must tell the Minister.
• Everyone is in agreement.
• Anyone can participate.

This is a good rule to know. And, as I have discovered, an easy mistake to make.

Have a great day (and don't you just love Grammar Girl!?--Quick and dirty tips it is).