The hyphen, the en dash, and the em dash are easily confused, yet they serve distinct purposes. Using the wrong one can absolutely change the […]
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Practical Grammar and Common Mistakes
Spelling Clinic: 10 Words That Spellcheck Won’t Fix (and How to Master Them)
Spellcheck is an invaluable tool, but it’s blind to context. It can’t tell the difference between a word that’s spelled correctly but used incorrectly (a […]
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You’re vs. Your, Their vs. There: The Ultimate Homophone and Homonym Cheat Sheet
Mixing up homophones—words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings—is one of the most common mistakes in English. Mastering these tricky pairs, especially […]
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