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Net vs. Gross
Gross” and “net” are complex English words. More exactly, both come with their own, unique significations, multiple meanings and uses. The words aren’t spelled similarly, so it’s quite logical and ea…
Think vs. Suppose vs. Assume
Think Thinking – of course, is a thought that buds from a brain or mind. What you ‘think’ may be or may not be true. It is based on your perception and intelligence. ·    &n…
Cancelled vs. Canceled
A student’s best friend and a party lover’s worst enemy, cancel, has two possible forms of past tense, cancelled/canceled. Consider this: The English class has been cancelled today as the teacher is …
Favorite vs. Favourite
While reading or writing, do you ever pause upon favorite and wonder what the correct spellings of it are? His favorite restaurant is that small place in the suburbs. Or should it be like: His favour…
Pronoun
English language is considered one of the easiest languages on Earth when compared to Chinese, French and Arabic etc. which are way more complicated. When it comes to a language, its grammar is the m…
Media Literacy for Parents of School-Age Children
Children are being brainwashed daily by the media. And so are we.
 Your school-age children have grown up in a world influenced by media, and they intuitively understand the nuances in a way …
Loath vs. Loathe
Elle was loathed to admit that she loathed her mother. Read the above sentence and ponder for a moment. Does it make sense? What context do you get out of that sentence? If it is confusing and you c…
How To Write An Amazing Blog Post
Picture a cheese sandwich — a truly terrible one. What does it look like? If you’re anything like me, you’re thinking of something like a single square of processed cheese (I see it curling and brown…
Tense

Grammar of a language is composed of many components that’s together are responsible for the formation of that language. Likewise, English grammar is also a very vast and diverse term which consi…
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…
Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language can be challenging, especially for an adult. It takes motivation, energy, and perseverance. 
In this article, I will share some tips about activities and attitudes…
5 Educational Websites for Foreign Students to Make Fast Progress in Studies
It’s possible to find a lot of helpful educational services that function online. They offer various learning options and kinds of help. If you find good educational websites for foreign students, yo…
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…
Monologue vs. Soliloquy
There is a common confusion in English that people make between “monologue” and “soliloquy”. Some have the tendency to use one instead of the other, regardless of that fact that they actually don’t m…
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 …
mendacious - vocabulary
adjective
Untrue, false; habitually telling lies, dishonest. For the last week, I've been intimately involved with Jack Nicholson. He's both a charmer and a cliché. Passionate about truth in his a…
Levee vs. Levy
Levee vs. LevySo, “levee” and “levy” sound very similar – we’ve already confirmed that. But apart from this similarity and their vaguely similar spelling, there’s nothing else that connects these two…
Subjunctive Mood
The mood of a sentence is described as the mood of the sentence. The grammatical mood in English language is very different from the moods that you feel like angry, sad or happy etc.Today we will dis…
Interjections
Oh wow! You landed on this page! You must be looking for interjections.Among many other parts of speeches, interjection is also one of the commonly used English grammar term that we use in our everyd…
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…
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…
Exploring the Definition of A 'Win Real Money' Casino: Is It a Gimmick?
With so many online casinos out there, picking the ones that are trustworthy and worth your time (and money) can be confusing sometimes. Of course, we’ve all heard of players walking away…
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…
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…
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…


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A They have been waiting for the train.
B We had eaten when she arrived.
C I will be finished my work soon.
D She was reading a book when the phone rang.

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