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Entitled vs. Titled
Sometimes, using the right expression for your message can be difficult, especially if there are more similar words referring to the same thing. But the solution to these confusions is simple: you ha…
Endeavor vs. Endeavour
Endeavor vs. Endeavour
If you are asking whether "endeavor" or "endeavour" is a misspelling, then you should know from the very beginning that the answer is no. They are both considered correct sp…
Encase vs. Incase
The doubts created by the pair of words “encase” and “incase” are a normal effect of their similarity in pronunciation and writing. Words that are spelled almost identically often create confusions a…
Evoke vs. Invoke
Evoke vs. Invoke
Only because they end in the same four letters ("-voke"), it doesn't mean that "evoke" and "invoke" have identical meanings. Even so, many people are confused by their similarity …
Offense vs. Offence
Is there any notable difference between “offense” and “offence”? Some might think that it’s the same situation as “advise” and “advice”, that one is the verb and the other is the noun. Others already…
Gist vs. Jist
Some people tend to write down and spell a word just as they hear it, without thinking twice. Not knowing the right spelling beforehand can easily result in writing it wrong and creating confusion fo…
Advertiser vs. Publisher
In the dynamic landscape of marketing and media, the terms advertiser and publisher are frequently used. While they may seem similar at first glance, these words den…
Heal vs. Heel
Heal" and "heel" define ever so different concepts and this explains why it is so important that you don't confuse them. If you use "heel" instead of "heal", or vice versa, they will certainly be maj…
The Difference Between Militants and Terrorists
Within the realm of global conflicts and security discourse, the terms "militants" and "terrorists" are often used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct connotations and implications. Etymology Th…
Elicit vs. Illicit
Elicit” and “illicit” are different spellings for the same concept? They seem to be, according to how similarly they are pronounced, and to the fact that somehow, they both refer to something related…
Career vs. Carrier
Carrier Carrier is pronounced as “kae-ri-year.” The ‘kae’ sound is same as ‘ca’ sound in cat or the ‘ca’ sound in carrot. It is a noun that can refer to something or someone that carries or conveys o…
Inequality vs. Inequity
With “inequality” and “inequity”, it is less likely that the confusion appears because of their spellings. Even though they look quite similar, the frequent confusions that appear with this pair of w…
Indorsement vs. Endorsement
You are probably used to spelling the word "endorsement" just like this, starting with "e". So it is natural that you are confused when you see it spelled "indorsement" on certain documents or in onl…
5 Ways to Overcome Grammar Issues
Why Literacy MattersThere are two basic reasons why you should work on your literacy and constantly improve it.1. The Increased Likelihood of Getting Low Marks for Written TasksProfessors do not like…
Subjunctive mood
What is mood? – a mood is a form a verb takes to show how it (the verb) should be regarded. For example, command, wish, request etc… Subjunctive moods tell about a wish or suggestion. Subjunctive sen…
Former vs. Latter
We already discussed about what "latter" means and when it should be used, in a previous article, where we actually outlined the difference between "latter" and "later" and explained how to make sure…
Lie vs. Lye
Words like lie are considered an irregular verb in the English language. Being a present principle ‘lie’, it refers to being untruthful. However, writing the same word with the alphabet ‘y’ makes it …
Literally vs. Figuratively
They are both adverbs and both used in literary contexts, and this might be one of the reasons why "literally" and "figuratively" are often confused. But it's important that you clearly identify the …
Lightening vs. Lightning
Standing in front of the pair of words "lightening" and "lightning", you can start questioning whether spelling them differently is mandatory or not. Well, yes it is. It's not a choice, if you spell …
Lighted vs. Lit
Sometimes, it might be difficult to identify in which cases we should use a word and which cases require the use of another, yet very similar one. "Lighted" and "Lit" are two words in this situation,…
Munition vs. Ammunition
The English language is rich with words that, while often used interchangeably, possess distinct meanings and connotations. Two such terms that frequently elicit confusion are 'munition'
Monies vs. Moneys
Monies vs. Moneys: Navigating Variations in Plural Forms Understanding the differences between "monies" and "moneys" involves recognizing variations in plural forms. This article aims to clarify the …
Dictionary vs. Encyclopedia
Introduction In the realm of reference materials, dictionaries and encyclopedias are two fundamental resources that serve distinct purposes. While both provide essential information to users, their …
New vs. Knew
If two or more words sound the same when spoken out loud, but have different meanings, they are called homophones. Be careful not to confuse homophones with homographs, which also have different mean…
Nerve Wracking vs. Nerve Racking
With today’s hectic schedules, everyone in their life experience at least one stressful situation every day. Anything which causes a feeling of stress or anxiety to an individual is referred to nerve…


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Identify the sentence with correct use of the past perfect continuous tense:
A We had eaten when she called.
B I have been finished my assignment.
C She was visiting her grandparents all weekend.
D They had been working on the project for several hours before they took a break.

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