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Present Indefinite Tense

Tense is a common word which means stressed but did you know that tense also has grammatical significance in English language. Tense is one of the main component of English language and the gramm…
Collaborate vs. Corroborate
If you are having a hard time deciding when to use the commonly confused words, collaborate and corroborate, you are not the only one. The words collaborate and corroborate don't fall under the categ…
Confident vs. confidential vs. confidant
Confidant A close person with whom you share the most secret matters, the kind that cannot be shared with anyone else. It is a noun and refers to a person. Sometimes, people use ‘confidante’ as an a…
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…
Capital vs. Capitol
The legislators were called to the capitol to discuss the issues of country’s capital.The above sentence constitutes two words, capital and capitol, which are both homophones. This means that capital…
Jail vs. Prison
The terms "jail" and "prison" are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, but they have distinct meanings within the context of the American criminal justice system. Understanding these di…
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…
Predicate
Do you know what a predicate is? It sounds somehow familiar but only a few of us really understand the meaning of the term. Predicate is a grammatical term that is used often in English language and …
Amuse vs. Bemuse
You may be confused by the words amused and bemused. They sound so much the same but mean something completely different. This could bemuse some and amuse others. Don’t let it befuddle you because it…
Rules For Using Single Quotation Marks
When it comes to punctuation rules, even the most experienced writers have hesitations. These rules are vague. So, if you found yourself doubting whether you need that quotation mark and which one sh…
Either-Neither-Both
1. With too and so respectively Differences between Either and too (both either and too are used at the end of a sentence) – Consider this example – Person 1 – I got good marks. Person 2 – I got go…
Wet vs. Whet
He put on a wet bathing suit. The aroma whet my appetite. Are you wondering whether its  “whet your whistle” and “wet your appetite,”? Neither is correct. Most people’s lips don’t need to be any…
connote - vocabulary
connote - verb To suggest or signify something in addition to the primary meaning, as in A hot cup of tea connotes hospitality and comfort. With so many mass-market goods made off-shore, American-mad…
Barbeque vs. Barbecue
People love "barbecue time", as they usually associate it with a free day spent with friends, chatting and feeling good outdoors. But taking a closer look at its name, this word started to create con…
Anyone vs. Any one
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between anyone and any one? Consider the sentences below; If any one of your friends knows, please tell them to keep quiet. Has anyone seen my wallet? B…
Distrustful vs. Mistrustful
Origin of the words Distrustful Distrustful is an adjective of the word distrust, which is the opposite of trust and simply means absence of trust. The word first originated in 1505-15 and is in the…
Bus vs. Buss
Bus vs. Buss
"Bus" is one of the first English words people learn, in the "means of transport" chapter, from their first contact with this language. But what about "buss"? Does it mean the same th…
Binging vs. Bingeing
Gerund – or present participle – forms of verbs can easily become confusing while adding the suffix “-ing”. Some word structures require to drop the last vowel before adding the suffix, whereas other…
Either vs. Neither
Either vs. Neither
"Either" and "neither" represent a pair of words frequently used in the English vocabulary. But these two can be used in so many different contexts that their meanings can becom…
Quit Procrastinating And Write Your Thesis
The truth is, most of us procrastinate because we feel overwhelmed by the task. But think about it. If you've made it through most or all of your graduate work, you have no doubt run into people with…
Dative Case
The grammatical cases in English language are very important to know if you want to excel in English writing and speaking. There are various types of grammatical cases in English language which you m…
Soon vs. Early
“I am planning to start a business soon…” “I will have an early lunch tomorrow…” In the above sentence, soon represents a time which is not yet decided. Soon means in a short time, but we don’t know …
Alliteration
Alliterations make sentences and phrase words sound catchier and more attractive. There are many well-known companies that use such brand names that can easily fit into the minds of people. For examp…
Liter vs. Litre
Have you ever wondered about the spellings of liter? Does writing liter makes you rethink and reconsider how you should spell it for you have come across two types of liter? You are not to be blamed!…
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…


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A She is tall, and she is also strong.
B I want to go, so he stays.
C The movie was boring, for it had a weak plot.
D He is tall, nor his brother is short.

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