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Word Choice: Wry vs. Rye
The words wry and rye sound the same, which makes it easy to confuse them...
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Spelling Tips: Grey or Gray?
‘Grey’ and ‘gray’ are two different spellings of the same word. But should you be...
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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Thank You Letter or Note
A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way in this world. A courteous note...
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Word Choice: Ascent vs. Assent
‘Ascent’ and ‘assent’ sound similar and only differ by one letter, but they also have...
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8 Words That May Not Mean What You Think!
In this post, we look at eight words that may not mean what you think!...
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Spelling Tips: Judgement or Judgment?
At Proofed, we’re often asked whether to use ‘judgement’ or ‘judgment’ in writing. But there...
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Idiom Tips: Tow the Line or Toe the Line?
To ‘toe the line’ means to follow the rules or obey an authority. However, people...
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How to Punctuate and Capitalise Bullet Points
Everyone loves a vertical list. They’re easy to read. They look good. Why wouldn’t you...
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What Is Textspeak? And Can You Use It in Writing?
If you’ve ever stared at a text message and been confused by a string of...
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What Is a Leap Year? An Etymological Perspective
February usually has 28 days. But here we are on the 29th of February because...
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Word Choice: Creak vs. Creek
‘Creak’ and ‘creek’ are homophones: words that sound the same when spoken but have different...
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Literary Misquotes: 5 Famous Lines Everyone Gets Wrong
Some quotes are so good they enter the popular consciousness. You don’t have to be...
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