Tag: common grammar errors
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 44
His, hers, and theirs—How do you distinguish between joint and individual ownership? Look for clues in the structure of the sentence. Learn more here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 43
A rose by any other name . . .—would smell as sweet. The spellings of some names are obvious. Others, not so much. Learn the correct spellings here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 42
Equality versus equity—What’s the difference between equality and equity? Equality focuses on equal opportunities. Equity focuses on equal outcomes. Read more here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 41
Even more synonyms—not!—The comedienne Lucille Ball was both hilarious and hysterical. Do you know the difference between these two terms? Find out here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 40
More synonyms—not!—Words that look alike may have the same root but subtly different meanings. Compare a few of these terms here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 39
Synonyms—not!—Do you have dirt or soil in your backyard? If you thought they were the same, think again. Learn the difference here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 38
Celestial capitalization—To capitalize or not—that is the question. Sun, Moon, and Earth are proper names, while sun, moon, and earth are their generic equivalents.
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 37
A hat and scarf—or a hat and a scarf?—Should two nouns share an article? The presence or absence of one tiny word changes the relationship between paired nouns. Learn more here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 36
Recognizing ranges—A range is the interval between and including minimum and maximum values. Consecutive numbers may or may not qualify as a range. Learn more here!
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Common Errors Grammar Tip 35
More words that aren’t—Adding to our list, here are more words that nearly everyone gets wrong. Do you use any of these commonly misspelled and mispronounced words?
