by Kaelyn Barron
Advise and advice are often used interchangeably in writing. However, doing so is certainly not advisable: these words represent two different parts of speech (verb and noun, respectively) and are even pronounced differently. Read on for more on the difference between...
by Kaelyn Barron
Into and in to are separated by just a space, but the two actually cannot be used interchangeably. Whereas the former is a single word that is often used as a a preposition, the latter is composed of 2 separate words that sometimes happen to fall next to each other in...
by Kaelyn Barron
Than and then can be hard to differentiate, especially when they’re spoken aloud. One common mistake that writers make is the use of then when than should be used for comparisons. Read on to learn more about the different uses of than and then so you can make...
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Phrases like “if I was” and “if I were” are both used frequently, but there’s actually a time and place for each. Read on for more on how to use “was” and “were” appropriately, and learn why Gwen Stefani’s...
by Kaelyn Barron
Want to spread holiday cheer while making a good impression this year? Don’t be a grammar Grinch! It’s time to sit down and write those Christmas cards, but if you’re looking for an inclusive holiday greeting that will suit all your...
by Kaelyn Barron
There, their, and they’re each represent 3 different parts of speech and carry their own very different meanings—but that doesn’t stop them from being one of the most confused trios in the English language, perhaps second only to the problematic duo...
