Most of the guidance is very outdated. It's likely to confuse more than clarify unless you've taken the time to study modern resources. I prefer Bryan Garner's

Most of the guidance is very outdated. It's likely to confuse more than clarify unless you've taken the time to study modern resources. I prefer Bryan Garner's work, like his usage guides. There is a great episode of Lexicon Valley where the dustier advice from The Elements of Style is called out: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/against-strunk-white/id500673866?i=1000394239451 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/against-strunk-white/i...