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Word Choice: Assure, Insure or Ensure?
There are lots of English words which look similar to one another but diverge in...
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Word Choice: Altar vs. Alter
They’re almost spelled the same, sound similar when spoken, and yet differ from one another...
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Word Choice: Afflict vs. Inflict
There are some words in English that even native speakers get confused, such as ‘afflict’...
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Proper and Common Nouns
One of the trickiest things to master in academic writing is grammar. It’s important to know the difference...
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Word Choice: Adapt vs. Adopt
One vowel can make a big difference sometimes. Take ‘adapt’ and ‘adopt’, for instance: these...
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The Ambiguity of ‘Apprehension’
English has evolved as a language over centuries, absorbing influences from dozens of cultures and...
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How to Use Apostrophes
Apostrophes are the bane of many proofreaders’ lives, simply because they are misused so often....
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Helpful Rhymes for Spelling Rules
In this post, we’re going to share some easy-to-remember rhymes that can help you with...
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A Quick Guide to Determiners
Determiners are always accompanied by a noun and help us specify what we’re referring to...
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Word Choice: Less vs. Fewer
The words ‘less’ and ‘fewer’ are both comparatives and often used to mean the same...
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How to Write Dates Correctly
There are many different ways to write dates, so knowing which one to use in...
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Word Choice: Who vs. Whom
The question of whether to use ‘who’ or ‘whom’ is a tricky one and can...
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