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Word Choice: Acclimation vs. Acclamation
It’s easy to mix up words that look similar written down, such as ‘acclimation’ and...
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The Three Types of Irony: Verbal, Situational and Dramatic
Irony is often misunderstood. And the fact there are three types doesn’t help! But it...
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Word Choice: Reek vs. Wreak
Although ‘reek’ and ‘wreak’ sound alike, they have very different meanings, so using the wrong...
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250 Years of William Wordsworth!
Today, 7 April 2020, marks the 250th birthday of the English poet William Wordsworth. You...
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5 Ratty Phrases for World Rat Day
Rats do not have the best reputation. When they show up in writing, they are...
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Spelling Tips: Jewellery or Jewelry?
‘Jewellery’ and ‘jewelry’ both refer to things like necklaces, bracelets, and rings. However, we only...
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Word Choice: Forward vs. Foreword
‘Forward’ and ‘foreword’ look similar on paper. They may even sound similar when spoken aloud....
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Do Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Matter on Social Media?
The internet has not been kind to spelling, grammar and punctuation. On social media, for...
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Tolkien Reading Day: J. R. R. Tolkien in the Dictionary
Today – the 25th of March – is Tolkien Reading Day, an annual event created...
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Word Choice: Wry vs. Rye
The words wry and rye sound the same, which makes it easy to confuse them...
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Spelling Tips: Grey or Gray?
‘Grey’ and ‘gray’ are two different spellings of the same word. But should you be...
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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Thank You Letter or Note
A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way in this world. A courteous note...
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