The words “lots” and “lot’s” are two words that are commonly confused. Some writers think the apostrophe is needed. While others prefer not to use any punctuation at all. Which spelling is correct? In this post, we’ll teach you this spelling rule so that you don’t make a silly typo! At first glance, both of […]
There is a long list of words in the English language which look similar and can be easily confused. The words “on” and “in” are two of the most commonly confused words. In fact, most people think you can use the two words interchangeably in their writing. To illustrate this rule with an example, this […]
Death is something that no living thing can avoid…at least yet. Until science and cloning technology gets to a point where immortality is on the table, we are dealing with this reality. However, is it correct to say “dieing” or “dying”? It turns out these similar words have completely different meanings. This article will show […]
Brazilian is the correct spelling to represent people from the country of Brazil. This South American country is known for it’s lively culture and beautiful terrain. Many writers incorrectly use the spelling “Brasillian”. The word Brazilian can be used as a noun or adjective in your writing. In this post, we will give you several […]
The English language has thousands of words that are similar in spelling & pronunciation but have different definitions. Stoaked and stoked are great examples of such a situation! After all, these words are only spelled one letter apart. However, as you will find out they do NOT have the same definition. Read on to learn […]
There are certain words in the English language that have an alternative spelling. This can make spotting spelling mistakes extremely difficult! New writers often get confused when trying to decide between axel or axle in their writing. Which spelling is correct? In this post, we’ll give you the answer with some examples to illustrate the […]
Do you know when to use an apostrophe after the letter Z? The reality is that most people struggle with this basic grammar concept. There are a few tricky rules that you need to understand to do this right. In this article, we’ll discuss all the rules surrounding the use of an apostrophe after z. […]
Loose or lose weight? Are you making this common mistake? Keep reading to fix it. The English language is riddled with words that have similar spelling but completely different meanings. Two of those words are “loose” and “lose.” The issue with confusing these two words is that they may significantly change the meaning of any […]
‘WYS’ literally means ‘what you saying’. Alternatively, it can also mean “whatever you say,” “what you said,” or “what’s your status?”. ‘WYS’ is commonly used by gamers to chat with their friends in pre-game lobbies. To reply, you could simply give an update of what you’re currently doing or going to do later. Some common […]
In a previous article, we broke down the difference between the phrases Paid & Payed Attention. In this post, we will focus specifically on the difference between the past tense verbs paid and payed! Experienced and new writers alike get these two words confused because of their similar pronunciation. However, you will learn that these […]
There is no denying that effective writing requires the skillful use of metaphors and similes. By sprinkling your writing with these devices, you can add color, depth, and vibrancy to your work. Use metaphors and similes correctly, and your words come alive for your readers. Spice up your writing with some well-placed metaphors and similes. […]
The saying “if wishes were fishes we’d all swim in riches” is a popular rhyme used to discourage people from relying on luck in life. You will never get as many wishes as there are fishes in the sea. Hoping for good luck is not a reliable strategy! There are also several variations of this […]
We’ve all heard it before, “Have a nice weekend!” It’s such a common phrase said by coworkers and friends alike. I sometimes feel like a broken record telling everyone to “have a great weekend” every Friday afternoon. But do you ever stop to think about other ways to say this phrase? In this article, we’ll […]
Adjectives are typically transformed into adverbs by adding “-ly” to the end of the word, or with slight modifications such as replacing “-y” with “-ily”, changing “-le” to “-ly”, or adding “-ally” to adjectives ending in “-ic”.There are a lot of interesting rules in English grammar that allow you to mold the language in a […]
