Found 11 articles starting with Y:

yacht - correct spelling

noun and verb
Example: His yacht cost a fortune. noun
Example: He likes to ...

Yard vs. Yardstick

Yard vs. YardstickTo keep it brief, the short answer is yes! The word “yardstick” is derived from the primary meaning of the word “yard”. Let's check out both below in detail, to understand more.When do we use “yard”?...

yet

Don’t hesitate to start a sentence with Yet. It’s a coordinating conjunction, and great writers have been starting sentences with conjunctions for hund...

yield - correct spelling

verb and noun
Example: This action will yield positive results. verb
Example: He sought a hig...

Yoga vs. Yogurt

Yoga vs. YogurtThe main reason why you may be tempted to believe that “yoga” is connected to “yogurt” is that they both start with “yog-“. However, this is not a case similar to that of “in” & “inside”, or “electric” and “electro...

Yogurt vs. Yoghurt

The terms yogurt and yoghurt refer to a popular dairy product made by fermenting milk with a yogurt culture. Despite their shared meaning, these words exhibit notable differences that are rooted in linguistic, reg...

Yoke vs. Yolk

Do you often find it difficult to distinguish "yoke" from "yolk" because they are spelled so similarly? Well, then it's essential that you remember the definition of each and make sure you don't confuse them, because their meanings are not identical ...

you're - correct spelling

contraction
Note: Far too many people use your when they mean you’re, the contraction for you are. For a discussion, read Grammar.com’s section on Common Grammatical Mistak...

you're, your

Note: We thoroughly discuss the differences between these words in the Common Grammatical Mistakes section of Grammar.com. Click here for the beginning ...

young - correct spelling

adjective and noun
Example: The young man asked her out for a date. adjective
Example: ...

your - correct spelling

possessive pronoun
Note: Far too many people use your when they mean you’re, the contraction for you are. For a discussion, read Grammar.com’s section on Common Gramma...

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    A He is tall, but his brother is more taller.
    B I like both coffee nor tea.
    C She is allergic to nuts, but she loves chocolate.
    D The movie was interesting, for it had a great plot.

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