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"A" vs. "An" - When to Use
A Historic Topic - A vs. An
Writers sometimes confuse the use of the articles a and an. We were all taught that a precedes a word starting with a consonant and that an precedes a …
People Is” vs “People Are”
Let’s begin with the most simplistic statement: “People are…” is correct. “People is…” is not correct.
Well, wait a minute!
• Does that mean that the word “people” is a singular noun or a …
Suffix
Learning a language is an art at its best form. If you are a native English speaker, then you would probably already know much about the language and its grammar. But if you are an English learner li…
Suppression vs. Repression
“Suppression” and “Repression” are two terms that are often used (and confused) in daily language. 
• Do you know the difference between “suppression” and “repression?” • Do you use thes…
Preposition
Prepositions are one very important component of English language and English grammar. Do you know what a preposition is? You must have heard about it and be familiar with the term but somewhat vague…
All right vs. Alright vs. Allright
What is the controversy? 
All right vs. alright vs. allright: No one argues that they sound the same. But do they mean the same? Are they interchangeable?
Today, there …
March vs. March
March vs. MarchJust before we get started, it's important to clarify that there’s no rule that the word ”march” must never be used with capital letters. In other words, writing ”march” with a capital…
Artisan vs. Artesian: What is the Difference?
Do you think the words “artisan” and “artesian” belong to new-age, eco-friendly lingo?
Do these two words mean the same thing?
Are they pronounced differently, or do they sound the same?
Prefix
English seems quite a simple language at first glance, but when you dig deep into it i.e. when you try to excel in it grammar wise and try to learn about the grammatical concepts of English language,…
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 Meaning: An exclamation expres…
The Awful “Like” Word – Part I
If you have a “like” habit, the time has come: Break it. Many people cannot make it through a single sentence without scores of “I’m like” and “She was like” and “She’s all . . . .” For g…
The Word “Principle”
A Part-of-Speech Approach
Instead, let’s take a simple parts-of-speech approach to understanding the differences. The word principle will always appear as a noun form, never as an…
definitely - correct spelling
The word "definitely" is one that is often misspelled, but it is essential to learn how to spell it correctly to avoid errors in written communication. The correct spelling of "definitely" is often c…
a, an
Writers sometimes confuse the use of the articles a and an. We were all taught that a precedes a word starting with a consonant and that an<…
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…
Office vs. Officer
Office vs. OfficerTheir similar spellings aside, "office" and "officer" have another key aspect in common: they both function as nouns, in any context or phrase. This means that it’s even harder to s…
The Use of Repetition as a Rhetorical Device: Anaphora, Epistrophe, and Symploce
Do you know these three words: Anaphora, Epistrophe, and Symploce?
In this article, The Use of Repetition as a Rhetorical Device, I will:
1. Discuss the use of repetition as a rhetorical d…
Expresso vs. Espresso
All coffee lovers and, in fact, most people that have entered a coffee shop, a bar or a restaurant, know what an espresso is. But what is an "expresso"? Some might get confused by this word, knowing …
Story vs. Storey
Story An absolutely common word, story is used by everyone to describe events that are real or imaginary, usually told for entertainment. Story can be short or long and can describe past, present, or…
More on the Awful “Like” Word
In my last blog, I began my diatribe against the awful like word. In this edition, we’ll explore some grammar and see how the like word can serve as seven out of the eight parts of speech. Many child…
restaurant - correct spelling
noun
Example: The Italian restaurant featured the most wonderful pasta. The word "restaurant" is one that has been around for centuries and has evolved through various forms and …
Ram vs. RAM
Ram vs. RAM Practically, they are spelled with exactly the same letters. Obviously, they are both written and pronounced identically. So what distinguishes one from the other? And how can one actuall…
Fulfil vs. Fulfill
Say you were asked to make a sentence with expectation and you wrote this: Getting an A on the test did not fulfil her expectations While proofreading it, did you pause at fulfil and wondered if thes…
Gaol vs. Jail
As language evolves, some words drop out of common usage or change with the language. This could result in spelling changes, usage changes, or replacement with an entirely new word. This is a frequen…
Gage vs. Gauge
A commonly misspelled word is "gauge". Not only is it written wrongly in an inappropriate context, but its meaning is also confused with the signification of the word "gage".
Let's discuss the di…


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B I am tired, but I still have work to do.
C She sings well because she practices every day.
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