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The words busyness & business have very similar spelling, but different meaning. Busyness is a state of having too much to do. Business is when people make, buy, or sell things or provide services to others to make money. In today’s fast-paced society, the terms “busyness” and “business” are frequently used, often interchangeably, to describe … Read more

At this point, if you are not using a grammar checker as your own personal writing assistant then you’re falling behind. For a variety of reasons, grammar checkers are a must-have. But it can be tricky to decide which tool fits your specific needs best. Most writers narrow their decision down to Quillbot vs Grammarly. … Read more

“I’m game” is an informal expression directly indicating a person’s willingness or eagerness to participate in a suggested activity or try something new. This versatile phrase finds its most common usage in relaxed and informal settings, such as social gatherings, casual conversations, or when making plans with friends. It is often used to express an … Read more

What’s the difference between an idea and an ideal? Is there even a difference? In order to answer these questions, we first need to understand what each word means. An “idea” refers to a conceptual thought or notion, often representing a plan or mental construct. On the other hand, “ideal” pertains to a standard or … Read more

If your 13-year-old son’s room is a total mess, is he disorganized? Or is he an unorganized person? Most people think these words are synonyms and use them interchangeably. But this is NOT the case. Disorganized and unorganized are different words with different meanings. In this post, we’ll teach you how to choose between disorganized … Read more

There’s a lot of debate on how to spell the possessive form of singular nouns – with an apostrophe ‘s’ or with just the apostrophe? American grammar rules allow writes to use Chris’s or Chris’ correctly under their rule set. However, Chris’s is considered far more popular & correct to use in British grammar rules. … Read more

If you have noticed Grammarly not working in Gmail, you’re not alone. Luckily, it is not an overly difficult fix. Read on to learn why it isn’t working! Grammarly is one of the best FREE online grammar tools for those that are looking to improve the overall quality of their writing. Not only does it … Read more

Grammar & spelling mistakes can completely ruin your writing. They distract your audience and ruin your credibility as an author. Lucky for you, modern grammar checkers have become your very own virtual editors. When it comes to grammar and spell check tools, there are two main contenders: ProWritingAid and Grammarly. Both have their pros and … Read more

Lent is the correct past tense version of the verb lend. If someone has lent you something, this means they have given your something for a temporary amount of time. It is most commonly used in the context of money (i.e. banks & loans). Lended is not a real word and should not be used … Read more

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 … Read more