Janet Phelps, Author at Grammar Check
March 6, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“Auntie” and “aunty” are simply different spellings of the same word. Both words have the same meaning. However, “aunite” is more common in American English & “aunty” is more common in British English. Depending on where you are in the world, you have probably heard the words ‘Aunty’ or ‘Auntie’. But which spelling is correct? … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules March 4, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“Unto” is a preposition used to express movement towards a specific location, direction, or person, often with a sense of purpose or outcome. “Onto” is a preposition that indicates movement to a position on the surface of something, suggesting a physical placement or transition. There are many words in the English language which are frequently … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules March 2, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“Up to” is the correct form, used to indicate a limit or maximum amount, or to describe a responsibility or choice within certain limits. “Upto” is not recognized as a standard word in English; it is likely a misspelling or typo. Do you know the difference between “upto” and “up to”? Most people don’t! This … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 28, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“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 … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 26, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
English is a tricky language with many nuances & parts of speech, making learning the language difficult for a new English learner or native speaker. A single “s” in a phrase, or even a word, can transform the meaning of that word, change it completely, or even simply be incorrect. Two phrases that often confuse … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 26, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“Drive safe” is an informal expression wishing someone to be safe while driving, while “drive safely” is the grammatically correct adverbial form advising how to drive. Where do you stand on the Drive Safe or Drive Safely debate? Are they both equally correct, or are there subtle differences between the two phrases? The English language … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 26, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“It is correct to say ‘too cute’ because ‘too’ is used to express an excessive amount or degree, whereas ‘to’ is a preposition or a part of an infinitive and does not convey excessiveness.” Many writers get tripped up with similar words such as to & too. Especially when it comes to giving a friend … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 26, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
“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 … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 14, 2024 by Janet Phelps 
No matter which language you speak, slang & nicknames are used. You might call your brother Nicholas by his nickname ‘Nick’. You might also call your mother by her nickname ‘mama’. But is this correct? In this article, we’ll teach you how to choose between momma or mama. It is important to use the right … Read more
Categories Grammar Rules February 7, 2024 by Janet Phelps
When writing content, you need a grammar checker that provides accurate and applicable recommendations. There are numerous grammar checkers available. However, Wordtune and Grammarly currently offers the best product in this sector, but which one is the best for you? In this post, we’ll breakdown the difference between Wordtune vs Grammarly to help make your decision … Read more
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