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Word Choice: Gate vs. Gait

The words ‘gate’ and ‘gait’ sound the same, but they have different meanings. Since they...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Linking Verbs?

Linking verbs are a key part of English. And knowing how they work can help...

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Spelling Tips: Vice or Vise?

‘Vice’ and ‘vise’ are different spellings of a word that has a few meanings, including...

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Writing Tips: The Basics of Punctuation in AP Style

AP style, the style set out in the Associated Press Stylebook, provides advice on many...

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Word Choice: Tail vs. Tale

‘Tail’ and ‘tale’ sound the same, but these words mean different things. In this post,...

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Writing Tips: Merry Christmas vs. Season’s Greetings

Christmas may be just round the corner, but getting your words right is still important!...

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Word Choice: Sun vs. Son

The words ‘sun’ and ‘son’ sound exactly the same, but they have different meanings. This...

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A Short (Etymological) History of Thanksgiving Day

Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. But when...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Reflexive Pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns let us form sentences where the subject and object are the same thing....

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Word Choice: Flu, Flue or Flew?

The words ‘flu’, ‘flue’ and ‘flew’ all sound the same, yet they mean completely different...

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World Hello Day: 5 Ways to Say ‘Hello’ in English

Today, 21 November, is World Hello Day, which encourages us to resolve differences via communication....

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Grammar Tips: What Are Auxiliary Verbs?

Most English speakers use auxiliary verbs every day, even if they’ve never heard the term...

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