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Word Choice: Lead vs. Led

‘Lead’ sounds exactly the same as ‘led’, which is the past tense of ‘lead’. However,...

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Is ‘Alright’ All Right? (Tricky Compound Words)

Compound words combine two or more terms to make a new word. They can be...

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Word Choice: Route vs. Rout

‘Route’ and ‘rout’ are pronounced differently in Australian English (which isn’t always the case in...

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Punctuation Tips: Brackets and Parentheses

As we all know, brackets are an essential part of ASCII art. However, they can...

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Word Choice: License vs. Licence

Sometimes we think the Americans are messing with English just to confuse the rest of...

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Word Choice: Formally vs. Formerly

Who do you call when two words sound the same and you can’t tell them...

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Grammar Tips: Present Tense Forms

The past is an illusion. The future will never arrive. All we have is the...

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Word Choice: Oppose vs. Appose

Ideally, all words would be clearly distinct in spelling and pronunciation. In practice, there are...

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Punctuation Tips: Run-On Sentences

Good punctuation is essential for clarity in written work. It can also have a major...

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Word Choice: That vs. Which

Mix ups over when to use ‘that’ and ‘which’ are common, especially among those for...

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6 Tips on Writing a Personal Statement

When applying to university, you might be asked to write a personal statement. This is...

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Idiom Corner: Does the Exception Prove the Rule?

‘The exception that proves the rule’ is one of the most misused phrases in English....

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