In a proposal backed by at least two commissioners -- but (that, which) may not be possible under state law -- Mayor Scott Maddox wants to fine those who skate in Kleman Plaza as much as $1,000.

The interview will be taped for airing Thursday night, according to Condit aide (comma, no comma) Michael Dayton.

Grammar Man's sister (comma, no comma) Pam (comma, no comma) aced last week's quiz. His two other sisters aren't on the quizmaster's mailing list.

Some experts say the newsroom's power went out (because of, due to) the fierce storm. Others say the outage was (because of, due to) the mold explosion in the refrigerator.

Below you'll find five sentences, almost identical. Only one is correct. Which one?
1. We're left grieving not only the person's death, but also their unfulfilled potential.
2. We're left not only grieving the person's death, but also their unfilled potential.
3. We're not only left grieving the person's death, but also their unfullfilled potential.
4. We're left grieving not only the person's death, but also his or her unfulfilled potential.
5. We're left grieving not only the person's death but also his or her unfulfilled potential.

Billy Graham has turned down many recent invitations ________ badly failing health.

"It's intimidating to be in a private meeting with the ________," Putnam said.

If you or a loved one (has, have) reached that auspicious age, call the folks at Elder Care at 921-5554.

She has worked so hard. She's a real (trooper, trouper).

Leaders in the House and Senate, Bush's fellow Republicans, aren't ___________ to go into session until they have better numbers, however.

Randall Werries was southbound in a pickup about 9 a.m. when (comma, no comma) witnesses said (comma, no comma) he slumped over the steering wheel and veered into northbound lanes.

"Survivor: Africa" (premiers, premieres) at 8 p.m. Thursday.

The singular of criteria is (criteria, criterium, criterion).

This letter is addressed to (whoever, whomever) is in charge of traffic signals.

Moore was walking in the mall when he ran into Bynum, (who, whom) Moore figured was now an ex-teammate.

He said he has had to ____________ to be able to stay awake and on his feet.

The single "Because I Got High" is outselling Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. It was also prominently featured in this summer's movie comedy (comma, no comma) "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back."

He had refused to confirm or deny that it was _______ in the lobby.

She made all _______.

They own seven _______.

He is one of three __________ on the ballot.

The issue was raised in a series of company ____________.

After adding the new chassis to his collection, his front yard displayed four rusty _________.

Man, he blew that field goal (big time, big-time).

Those fig-filled biscuits are (world class, world-class).

"Son," my mama used to say, "that Wayne Newton is amazingly (multitalented, multi-talented)."

I feel warmer now that they've revised the (wind chill, wind-chill, windchill) index.

My stars, Alex! You're certainly (well informed, well-informed).

The combination of power and finesse (has, have) prompted some to call the two players "Thunder and Lightning."

Footage shot by the few scientists who have made it to these areas (show, shows) entire families of gorillas.

Neither Feeney nor McKay, it seemed, (was, were) content.

Florida is one of eight states that (use, uses) such a plan to establish priorities.

The new Department of Management Services code for implementing Service First personnel policies (is, are) a change of pace.

The evildoers got their just _________.

The Rattlers are __________ in on their weaknesses while they prepare for Tennessee State.

The program is scheduled to __________ $1 trillion

He is the ___________ male.

The whale's _________ lifted slowly into the air, then slapped the water with a smack.

The uncertain status of Sanders and Vaughn, along with the suspension of starting right end Ben Coleman, ________ FAMU with plenty of holes to fill when players return.

The family of four was returning to ________ hometown.

Just because someone is of a different party or persuasion does not necessarily mean ____________ wrong.

The NCAA can't find any other quarterback in major-college football history who has thrown for as many touchdowns as Grossman by ________ sophomore season.

He'll be notified once the job description and requirements, called a leadership statement, for a new president ______ finalized.

It's not the money or the fame that (keep, keeps) Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake together.

It's not the boulders or the beasts that (keep, keeps) Fred and Wilma Flintstone together.

It's not the beasts or the fame that (keep, keeps) Britney Spears and Fred Flintstone together.

States are no different (from, than) families when it comes to education.

Rubbed gently across the face, the bath mitt __________ the skin.

The failure to heed the warning signs in late 1941 cost us dearly in lives and war (material, materiel).

Cecile Reynaud and Florida State volleyball have been (one and the same, one in the same) for the past 26 seasons.

If there (was, were) ever any doubt about the store's future in Tallahassee, there shouldn't be now.

To (whoever, whomever) made the corn casserole: Will you marry me?

Sprawling Miami-Dade County (envelops, envelopes) the municipalities of Miami, Homestead and Coral Gables.