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Spelling Tips: Misspell or Mispell?
If you make a spelling mistake, did you ‘misspell’ or ‘mispell’ the word? Only one...
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Grammar Tips: What Is a Gerund?
Even if you have never heard the word ‘gerund’ before, you probably use gerunds all...
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Word Choice: Veil vs. Vale
‘Veil’ and ‘vale’ sound the same but have different meanings. So, how do you make...
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Writing Tips: New Year, New Year’s, or New Years?
It’s 31 December, so a new year is just around the corner. But is the...
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Word Choice: Valuable vs. Invaluable
‘Valuable’ and ‘invaluable’ are tricky words. They look like opposites, but there’s actually a big...
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Grammar Tips: What Is a Present Participle?
Present participles are a key part of English grammar. But what exactly is a present...
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Word Choice: Toe vs. Tow
The words ‘toe’ and ‘tow’ sound the same but have different meanings. And it’s essential...
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Grammar Tips: What Are Compound Predicates?
To write well, it helps to understand how sentences are structured. Here, we’ll look at...
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Spelling Tips: Friend or Freind?
Do you have a ‘best friend’ or a ‘best freind’? Spelling this word correctly can...
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Writing Tips: Native American or American Indian?
Attitudes toward words can change over time. For example, when referring to the indigenous peoples...
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5 Words and Phrases Popularised by Jane Austen
Jane Austen was born on this day (16 December) in 1775. She is best known...
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5 Tips on How to Write a Letter to Santa
At this time of year, Santa looks forward to receiving letters from children everywhere, letting...
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