Authors, here are some useful grammar reminders:
Using ‘compared’ with a preposition:
What’s more, the phrase “compared to,” is also used to specifically highlight the likenesses between two apparently different classifications of objects.
When we use the phrase “compared with,” we are showing differences as well as similarities between any two objects or ideas. We are contrasting them.
Further vs. farther
“farther” relates to physical distance and “further” relates to figurative distance. If you can't decide which one to use, you're safer using “further” because “farther” has some restrictions, and if you tend to get confused, try using “furthermore” instead of “further.”
Capitol or capital? This, of course, depends on the subject.
Capital is the most important city in an area, region, country, etc., and generally refers to a governmental seat.
Capitol is building where legislators meet and have session.
You can keep track of capitol vs. capital by visualizing the “O” in capitol as the top of a capitol buildings’ dome.
Whom vs. who
Whom is an object form–like him–use only as the object of a preposition or the object of a verb
Who is the subject form.
Lay vs. lie
Lay must have someone doing it. (To lay a sheet of paper on the desk)
Lie is done by a person (To lie down to rest)
