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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 […]

The old “a while” vs. “awhile” argument is definitely a confusing one for many since both sound the same.  They are even spelled the same if you take out the space between the first option.  With such confusion, […]

Have you ever been stumped as to whether you should use “toward” or “towards” when writing?  If so, you are not alone.  Both choices sound good, but which is the correct choice?  The answer is that both “toward” […]

Whether it’s on an internet message board or in print somewhere, “your” and “you’re” are often used incorrectly.  Sure, they do sound the same, but they definitely do not mean the same thing, and that is why […]

Hale vs. hail is another word choice argument made tricky by the fact that both words are pronounced the same.  So, which would you use when you want to say that you come from a certain place? !–more–

You […]

You’ve probably heard the words “hanged” and “hung” used interchangeably many times, but have wondered about their proper usage.  This will hopefully clear up the debate for you.!–more–

Both “hanged” and […]

The defuse vs. diffuse word choice argument is just another example of how the English language can be very tricky at times.  This quick guide will clear up the difference between the two terms to help you […]

Emigrate vs. immigrate is a popular topic due to the fact that both words sound so similar and deal with the same topic.  They mean two completely different things, however, and this quick tip will give you the […]

The word choice argument of sit versus set is quite similar to another popular topic – lay versus lie.  We will attempt to clear it up for you to help with your future writing projects.!–more–

Set is similar […]

Believe it or not, many people have difficulty with using “a” and “an” before certain words.  One particular word where confusion arises is “historic.”  You have probably seen some people write “an historic” and […]

Have you ever been confused about whether the correct phrase is “could care less” or “couldn’t care less?” This writing and editing tip solves the age old question.

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Have you ever heard someone say […]