The difference is that exoteric refers to knowledge that is public and accessible to everyone, while esoteric pertains to knowledge that is hidden, secret, or understood only by a select few. It is far too common for writers to confuse the words exoteric and esoteric. The truth is that these two words have similar but […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been using the phrases “me either” and “me neither” in your writing and conversation for years. But is this grammatically correct? The answer might surprise you. In this post, we’ll answer that question and help you choose between “me either” or “me neither”. Just because two words are […]
“Too long” is the correct phrase when indicating that something exceeds a desired or acceptable length.Don’t you hate it when someone drones on and on? And on? It can be so frustrating when somebody won’t stop talking, especially if they’re not saying anything important. Would you say that this person has been talking for “to […]
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Cards, teddy bears, cards, and heart-shaped candy is what make this holiday so special. However, what is the correct spelling? In this post, we’ll teach you how to spell valentine’s day plus some tips for this special day! The correct spelling of […]
Is “in person” one word or two? This is a question that often trips up new writers. Some say that it should be hyphenated because it is an adjective, while others believe that it should be two words because it is an adverb. Luck for you, this article is going to answer the burning question: […]
Wear & wear have different definitions. To wear means to have clothing, jewelry, or accessories on one’s body. Ware refers to manufactured goods or products, especially those available for sale. The words “wear” and “ware” are often used interchangeably by writers. The truth is…that is not grammatically correct. At first glance, these words seem to […]
February 13, 2023February 10, 2023 by Janet Phelps In English, there are a few rules for capitalization. Most of these rules are simple and straightforward, but they can be confusing for new writers. In this post, we’ll go over the basics of English capitalization rules, including when to capitalize proper nouns and when to use […]
You might have been in a boardroom meeting when the marketing manager says something like “Utilizing social media will greatly increase our revenue!” Buy should she have said grately or greatly? Homophones like this can be tricky as they are pronounced exactly the same! In this post, we will break down the difference between greatly […]
Agreement between the subject and verb is one of the most important concepts in grammar. A subject and verb that are not in agreement can make your writing difficult to understand. In this article, we will discuss subject-verb agreement rules and how it works. We will also provide examples to help you understand the concept […]
“Have had” is present perfect tense indicating possession or experience in the past continuing to the present, while “had had” is past perfect tense indicating an action completed before another action or time in the past. Many writers second guess themselves before writing the phrases “have had” and “had had”. For one, they just seem […]
The correct plural form of box is boxes. By adding an -ES after the -X a writer indicates that there is more than one box. In this post, we will cover the spelling for the plural form of box and the possessive form of box. Read on for sentence examples, synonyms for box, and other […]
“Dryer” typically refers to a household appliance or a machine used for removing moisture, such as a clothes dryer or hair dryer. In contrast, “drier” is an adjective meaning ‘less wet’ or ‘having less moisture’.There are many words in our everyday language that sound identical but have different meanings. Think about the phrases that’s besides […]
New & experienced writers alike often confuse the words “due to” and “do to”. This may seem like a meaningless mistake, but this spelling error completely changes the meaning of your writing. “Due to” is the grammatically correct phrase to indicate the cause or reason for something. Luckily, there are a few easy tricks to […]
The English language is full of challenging spelling & grammar rules. Some of the most difficult rules involve when to use punctuation. Just like we saw with our analysis of when to place an apostrophe after S, using apostrophes can be tricky. In this article, we will break down the difference between the phrases “doctor’s […]
