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Writing Tips: Contrast Words and Phrases

Persuasive writing depends on presenting a coherent argument. And to do this, you need to...

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Word Choice: One vs. Won

It’s easy to mix up the words ‘one’ and ‘won’ because they sound the same,...

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8 Feline Phrases for International Cat Day

Today, 8 August, is International Cat Day. Why do cats have an international day? Because...

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Word Choice: Weather vs. Whether

The words ‘weather’ and ‘whether’ sound alike, but they’re spelled differently and have different meanings....

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Heck and Darn! How and When to Swear in Writing

Authors use swear words in writing for various reasons, including to express strong emotions, add...

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Style Guides: What Is AP Style?

‘AP style’ refers to The Associated Press Stylebook, a style guide used in journalism and...

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Grammar Tips: Subjects and Predicates

When you write, it’s important to use correct grammar. This includes writing in complete sentences....

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Word Choice: Buy, Bye or By?

The words ‘buy’, ‘bye’ and ‘by’ look and sound similar. These terms are all used...

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5 Friendly Phrases for the International Day of Friendship

The UN’s first Ambassador for Friendship, Winnie the Pooh, once said, ‘a day without a...

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Spelling Tips: Granddad, Grandad and Granddaughter

It’s easy to remember how to spell ‘grandma’, ‘grandmother’ and ‘grandson’ – they all have...

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Word Choice: Many vs. Much

‘Many’ and ‘much’ are both quantifiers (i.e. they indicate quantity). The difference is that we...

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Idiom Tips: Lo and Behold or Low and Behold?

The phrase ‘lo and behold’ is often misspelled as ‘low and behold’, with an extra...

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