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thorough - correct spelling

adjective
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses thorough, through, and threw. Click here for that discussion...

though - correct spelling

subordinating conjunction and adverb
Example: He still disputes the point, though he knows he’s wrong. ...

thought - correct spelling

noun and verb (past tense and past participle of the verb think)Example: He had a thought about how to fix the situation. ...

Three Rules on Subject-Verb Agreement

There are, of course, many other kinds of mistakes made with subjects and verbs. Classifying the types often helps reduce the mistakes you might make.But first, a review of the basics.Let’s start with three basic and...

threshold - correct spelling

noun
Example: We are on the threshold of an important discovery....

threw, through, thorough

Threw is the past tense of the verb “throw,” which means “to toss.”Through is a ...

through - correct spelling

preposition, adverb, and adjective
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses thorough, through, and threw. ...

Throws vs. Throes

The words throes and throws are homophones: they sound alike but have different meanings. The plural noun throes means a great struggle or a condition of agonizing pain or trouble. The idiom in the throes of means in the midst of...

Thyme vs. Time

Thyme vs. TimeIn truth, there is in fact a huge difference between the meanings of “thyme” and “time”. Despite their si...

tight - correct spelling

adjective and adverb
Example: His tight collar increased his discomfort. adjective
Example...

Time for Easy Learning: Simple Tips to Improve Your Grammar

It would be more effective to understand how to form sentences and their structure properly, so grab some tricks on how to make it efficiently. Start from the Basics & Review It From Time to Time...

Tips for Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language can be challenging, especially for an adult. It takes motivation, energy, and perseverance. ...

Tips for Teaching Grammar to ESL Students

10 Great Tips for ESL Students Needless to say, for ESL students it can be difficult to learn all the grammar rules to write correctly. In this short article, we are going to provide you with some hints from famous tutors to...

Tips to improve your writing

Follow structuresTrust me, your new and unique structure is not the best thing since sliced toast. If anything, self- built text structures usually just confuse the reader. If you are writing a letter, essay or review – ther...

title - correct spelling

noun, adjective, and verb
Example: The title of the book surprised him. noun...

To vs. Too

There are some pairs of words that are easily mixed up with one and another. One example of such pair of words is too and to. Today I will discuss both of them in detail. To as preposition: To is used as a preposition which means to exp...

To vs. Too

To vs. TooGrammatically, the key difference between “to” and “too” is easy to remember and understand. “To” is a preposition, whereas “too” is an adverb. Short and simple explanations so far! But the more complex part is yet...

Today’s Slang: 15 Traditional Words That Have New Meanings

Slang is often invented and used by the youth of each generation. These new words, or new ways of using existing words, provide the young with a way of defining their identity, separate from their parents and from the adults of their time. When ...

together - correct spelling

adverb and adjective (slang)Example: We gathered together around the table. adverb
Example: ...

together with

See coupled with, as well as, along with, together with, not to mention
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tomorrow - correct spelling

noun and adverb
Example: Tomorrow will be warm and sunny. noun
Example: “I won’t think abou...

tongue - correct spelling

noun and verb
Example: He spoke in his native tongue. noun...

too - correct spelling

adverb
Not to.Example: He will come, too.Example: He stood too n...

Top 10 Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

It’s normal to make mistakes, especially when you're on the road to learning a language. However, grammatical issues often prevent readers from understanding the text and listeners from correctly perceiving your speech. But don't let it frustr...

Top 10 Yiddish Words

Here are the top 10 Yiddish words that have found their way into everyday English usage: 1. Schlep Meaning: To carry or drag something with effort. 2. Oy vey Mean...

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