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Antecedent Word or Antecedent Phrase
Antecedent:Antecedent is a noun in English language and its literal meaning is something that exists before a certain time or thing. In other words, when something precedes another, it is known as an…
Lose vs. Loss
Lose and loss are a pair of words that have somewhat similar meanings which cause the most people to confuse them and use them in each other’s place.
Today I will discuss the meanings and usage of…
Come get it vs. Come and get it
Some expressions are so often used on the internet wrongly, that they start to seem right and, sometimes, they actually become acceptable, at least informally. “Come get it” and “come and get it” is …
Train Your Mind: 10 Indispensable Tools for College Students
Many students rush to buy vitamins, energy boosters, and other things promising the improvement of their cognitive abilities. And some supplements can do the trick but only on a molecular level. And …
Bare vs. Bear
The English language is full of homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings. "Bare" and "bear" are two such words that are often confused due t…
Batter vs. Battery
The Word 'Batter' The word 'batter' is a versatile term that can function as both a noun and a verb, with different meanings in each context. As a Noun: 1. In culinary contexts, 'batter' refers t…
Berry vs. Bury
People feel that the English language is tricky and confusing, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. There are many words in the English dictionary that have the same pronunciation but different spe…
Gas Mask vs. Gas Station
Introduction English is a language renowned for its nuances and occasional similarities between words that can lead to confusion. 'Gas mask' and 'gas station' are two such words, both involving the t…
Hairdo vs. Hairy
Introduction English is a language rich in homophones, words that sound similar but have different meanings. 'Hairdo' and 'hairy' are two such words that may occasionally be used interchangeably due …
Halftime vs. Halfway
Introduction English is a language renowned for its intricacies, often offering words that, while distinct, may seem similar due to their phonetic likeness. 'Halftime' and 'halfway' are two such word…
Peak vs. Peek
Let's take a closer look to what "peak" and "peek" mean in order to clarify every puzzling aspect of "peak vs. peek". Peak vs. Peek Not only are these words phonetically similar, but also syntactical…
Mold vs. Mole
Even though "mold" and "mole" may look almost identically for the simple reason of coincidence, they refer to completely different things that we are going to discuss right away! Keep reading for som…
Miss vs. Missing
Miss vs. Missing
An important misunderstanding, in regard to the word "missing", is the false impression that it functions as a noun. That happens because some people tend to associate it with wo…
15 Baseball Idioms and Metaphors
It is interesting to contemplate how a language grows. For example, let’s look at what the game of baseball contributed to the English language. 
As baseball consolidated its identity, it dev…
Defamation vs. Slander vs. Libel
Defamation, slander, and libel are often used interchangeably, and their meanings are often confused. 
Do they mean the same thing?
These three terms belong to the same area of law and the…
5 of the World’s Newest Languages
In this article, we will be looking at five of the world’s newest languages.
 The formation of a language is a slow-moving, living process that is influenced by many factors. 
Histori…
3 Online Words Of The Year: Catphishing, Ghosting, Doxing
What Are Catphishing, Ghosting, and Doxing?
The Internet provides us with an unparalleled amount of information and opportunities. Hand in hand with digital technologies are new dangers, and there…
Tautology: Definition and Best Examples

Are you redundant when you write?
The word tautology refers to a phrase in which the same meaning is expressed twice. 
The word comes from the Greek “tauto” meaning “same” and “logy" m…
Fake News: How to Check Your Facts
Fake news is essentially false information that is presented as true and appears at first glance to be from a trustworthy source. 
But don’t believe all that you read.
In this article, we …
Backup and Back up? What’s the Difference?
We all use the word Backup. Or is it Back Up? ·       Are they identical, both equally right and acceptable? ·       Is one spelled correctly and the other si…
May vs Might
Most of us use “may” and “might” interchangeably. We often choose one or the other without giving it much thought and both sound right in most situations. 
But there are contexts and nuances …
Cannabis vs. Marijuana
The words “cannabis” and “marijuana” are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they have distinct meanings, historical contexts, and implications. This essay will delve into the or…
Laid Off vs. Fired
In the realm of employment terminology, the phrases "laid off" and "fired" are often used interchangeably by the general public. However, they carry distinct meanings and implications in the workplac…
Baffle vs. Puzzle
Introduction Language is a dynamic and nuanced tool for communication. Among the myriad of words that convey similar meanings, "baffle" and "puzzle" often find themselves at the center of confusion d…
Judge vs. Referee
The terms 'judge' and 'referee' are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation; however, they have distinct meanings and applications in various contexts. T…


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Identify the sentence with correct use of the conjunction:
A He is tall, nor his brother is short.
B The movie was boring, for it had a weak plot.
C I want to go, so he stays.
D She is tall, and she is also strong.

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