Snodgrass

[ snod-gras ]

/ ˈsnɒdˌgræs /

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W(illiam) D(e·witt)

[duh-wit], /dəˈwɪt/, 1926–2009, U.S. poet.

QUIZZES

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

Devoutly and ardently did Mr. Snodgrass wish that the ladies could know he had come in.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
“I have been concealed in the next room, sir, since you returned,” explained Mr. Snodgrass.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
There were very few preparatory arrangements to be made for the marriage of Mr. Snodgrass.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
At this inquiry, Mr. Snodgrass gave such a very undisguised and palpable start, that no further reply was needed.
The Pickwick Papers|Charles Dickens

Mr. Tupman and Mr. Snodgrass were too much affected by their friend's heroism to offer any reply.
The Pickwick Papers|Charles Dickens