Posts about topics covering the correct use of commonly misused words
The it’s vs. its – grammar rule explained in this article goes into detail about why so many people often mistake using one for the other. Find out the best way possible to help you avoid doing so and making sure you always choose the right one.
For those looking to tell the difference between homonyms, homophones and homographs, check out this guide. Find out how to be able to tell which word means what and the tricks to help you tell them apart.
For those having trouble choosing between the words principle vs. principal and which to use, the following article explains them both. See how to easily tell these two similar sounding words apart, and how to choose the correct one each time.
Very helpful article which details six important grammar rules you need to know and be aware of. Surprising entries about grammar mistakes people are making which they may know existed.
For anyone having problems knowing when to use the your and you’re rule here are some great tips which will help show you how to tell which of the two words to use when writing.
How to properly use thou, thee, thy, and thine? We have the answers. No matter if Shakespeare or clever memes, you will be prepared!
Writers should be careful to avoid the use of redundant words, unless there is a clear reason for them. Unless the phrase is commonly used, these phrases should be avoided.
Words that sound exactly the same but have completely different meanings, they can turn out to be a real mess when writing. Worse, those words that are pronounced equally and mean different things also are spelled in a different way. Let’s have a deeper look at the differences betwen “there”, “their” and “they’re”.
Spell checkers are important to help you catch errors, but there are many commonly misused words that spell checkers can’t catch because they can’t determine which word you meant to use.
