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Choir vs. Chorus
A pair of very often misspelled words in English is represented by the “choir” and “chorus”. In fact, it’s not necessarily a problem of misspelling, but more of a problem of misunderstanding, of conf…
Catalog vs. Catalogue
English is a language used in various countries and those countries have made modifications to the language according to their own requirements. Those modifications include changing spellings of nume…
Aid vs. Aide
Due to their similar spellings, “aid” and “aide” are pronounced identically. They sound exactly the same. This is probably the main reason why people often confuse and use them wrongly.
Even thou…
promulgate - vocabulary
verb To make known through public declaration; formally proclaim; publish. Note: In law, we say that Congress enacted a statute. But we say that a federal agency promulgated a regulation. One need no…
infuse - vocabulary
verb
To instill, introduce, or inculcate principles or qualities, as if by pouring, as in The teacher infused new life into the classroom; to inspire or imbue (usually followed by with), as in The…
Corporation vs. Cooperation
English is a distinctive language where many words are so similar that they cause confusion in the readers and writers minds. Cooperation and corporation are an example of such words. Cooperatives an…
Exasperate vs Exacerbate
Exasperate vs Exacerbate
There can be a tendency to confuse these two words and incorrectly swap them out, as they sound similar. Read on to learn how to properly use them in speaking or writing.<…
Admit vs. Confess
Ever wondered about the difference between admission and confession? And don’t say there isn’t because there IS! Admit and confess is a pair of words that usually tips of writers while writing their…
Honor vs. Honour
Is someone close to you getting married and you need to print out the wedding card? Are you confused about the phrase Maid of Honor and wondering if it’s Maid of Honour? The difference in the spellin…
Guarantee vs. Guaranty
When you see the pair of words "guarantee" and "guaranty", do you think they are confused or misspelled? Are they both correct and accepted for the same meaning, or are they completely different rega…
Favor vs. Favour
Can you do me a favor and bring the grocery bags inside.Favor is a widely used word which can be spelled with or without the u. If you are confused about when to use which favor and what is the diffe…
approve - correct spelling
approve verb
Example: The CEO will approve the proposed new product.
argue - correct spelling
argue verb
Example: It’s best not to argue with your superior.
arouse - correct spelling
arouse verb
Example: This behavior will arouse suspicion.
arrange - correct spelling
arrange verb
Example: The florist will arrange the flowers.
disappear - correct spelling
disappear verb
Example: The magician made his assistant disappear.
disappoint - correct spelling
disappoint verb
Example: These earnings will disappoint the shareholders.
Bid vs. Bide
Bid Firstly, let us explore the word "bid." As a verb, "bid" typically refers to making an offer, especially in an auction or competitive situation. It implies an act of suggesting a price for an …
May vs. Might
May vs. Might: Navigating Modal Verbs Understanding the differences between "may" and "might" involves recognizing variations in the usage of modal verbs. This article aims to clarify the distinction…
interfere - correct spelling
interfere - verb  
Example: The injury won’t interfere with his work.
interrupt - correct spelling
interrupt - verb  
Example: This loud noise from the street will interrupt the meeting.
introduce - correct spelling
introduce - verb  
Example: He will introduce his sister at the party.
prefer - correct spelling
prefer - verb  
Example: We can go to the opera, if you prefer.
Can vs. May
Can vs. May: Navigating Permission and Possibility Understanding the differences between "can" and "may" involves navigating nuances in expressing permission and possibility. This article aims to cla…
Modelling vs. Modeling
Modelling vs. Modeling
As a verb, "model" refers to the job of a professional model, which is defined as wearing certain clothes for various shows, magazines or presentations. Nothing confusing un…


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Identify the sentence with correct use of the past perfect continuous tense:
A She visited her friend last weekend.
B They had been practicing the piano for hours before the concert.
C We ate lunch when she called.
D I have been completed my novel.

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