This week's question: What is the correct past tense of "slay?" When is "slayed" correct?

With examples from Stargate.

( For this answer, we get to talk about conjugating an irregular verb in English! )

danegen asks: When do you use "bias" versus "biased"?

With examples from Stargate Atlantis.

( Fortunately, it's pretty straightforward )

blackmare_9 asks: When do you use averse versus adverse?

With examples from Stargate.

( Averse vs Adverse )

rotaryphones asks: What punctuation is italicized and when?

With examples from Stargate.

( Italicized punctuation )

starwatcher307 asked: What is the difference between "tack" and "tact"?

With examples from Stargate Atlantis

( Let's go to the dictionary! )

callistosh65 asks: When do you use "all right" versus "alright"?

With examples from Psych.

( The word's not alright )

tejas asks: When is it appropriate to use an apostrophe?

With examples from Star Trek and Psych.

( Apostrophe usage )

Today we'll be taking a look at the difference between the verbs "founder" and "flounder."

( With examples from The X-Files )

Anonymous asks: Is there a rule of thumb about hyphenating compound words?

With examples from Stargate SG-1, The X-Files, and Heroes.

( Short answer? Not really. For a slightly longer answer, take a peek under the cut )

What is the difference between "discreet" and "discrete"?

With examples from Stargate Atlantis.

( Discreet vs. Discrete )