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Homophones can definitely be tricky.  What is a homophone?  It’s a word that has the same pronunciation as another word but has an entirely different meaning.  Two examples of homophones are “compliment” and “com […]

Have you just graduated from college and found that it is time to start typing up that resume to move into the professional workforce?  If so, this topic is one that might be worth reading over.  Luckily, it’s qui […]

Plenty of confusion often arises when it comes to the decision to use “alright” vs. “all right.”  Which is correct?  Unfortunately, the answer is not 100 percent clear.  Why?  Although “alright” is not necessarily […]

“Burned” vs. “burnt” is another grammar topic where there seems to be some confusion.  Luckily, it’s one argument where you do have a good deal of flexibility when it comes to using the two terms. […]

The words “then” and “than” sound the same, and this causes many people to use them incorrectly.  Their meanings are quite different, so knowing what each signifies should help you with their usage.  […]

I.e. and e.g. are two abbreviations that get mixed up quite often.  For some clarification on how to use them properly, this guide will explain a little background on each abbreviation as well as examples that […]

The likelihood of you hearing somebody say “anyways” during a conversation is quite high, but is it correct?  No, it is not.  There are plenty of words that are used on a frequent basis that seem to be accep […]

Using the internet as a preferred way of sending messages is quite popular now thanks to the boom of computers and connectivity.  So, with that being said, should you use “email” or “e-mail” when writing? […]

The words “moot” and “mute” are often misused.  They are somewhat similar, but beyond their different spellings, they are also pronounced differently.

First, as far as definition is concerned, “mute” p […]

This particular word choice topic may seem trivial to you, but there are several instances where these words are used incorrectly.  They sound exactly the same, but they are spelled differently and mean different […]

Who vs. whom is another grammar topic that seems to stump a lot of people, and with good reason.  After all, they both sound the same, but the way in which they are used is different. 

To get started, who and w […]

Affect and effect may sound similar, but they certainly are not the same word and rules must be followed regarding their usage.  Now, if you have mixed up the two words before, do not worry, as you are not […]

Lay and lie are two terms that sound alike, but are commonly misused.  This quick grammar guide will help you differentiate the two so you can use them properly in the future.

Lay vs. Lie Present […]