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Word Choice: Fate vs. Fete

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Word Choice: Fate vs. Fete

...spelled “fête,” with a circumflex over the first “e.” Either form is fine, but remember to use one spelling consistently. Games at a village fete in England. Summary: Fate or Fete? These words might sound the same, but you won’t want to confuse them in your writing. Remember the following...

Word Choice: Earn vs. Urn

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Word Choice: Earn vs. Urn

...class. Whichever way you use it, though, “earn” (with an “ea”) is the correct spelling. Urn (A Container) “Urn” is a noun that refers to a container. One common type of “urn” is used to hold someone’s ashes after cremation: Tom kept his father’s ashes in an urn on the...

Word Choice: Wander vs. Wonder

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Word Choice: Wander vs. Wonder

The words “wander” and “wonder” sound similar. They’re also very close in spelling, with only one letter different. However, they differ completely in meaning. To make sure you can avoid errors in your writing, then, check out our guide below. Wander (Walk Aimlessly) “Wander” is usually a verb meaning “walk...

How to Become a Proofreader

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How to Become a Proofreader

...little as one month. There’s no deadline to complete the course, though, so you can take however long you need to get through it! Here are some things you’ll learn from Knowadays: ●  The difference between proofreading and editing ●  Common spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes in writing ●  Proofreading...

Word Choice: Ingenious vs. Ingenuous

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Word Choice: Ingenious vs. Ingenuous

...innocent. Be careful when typing these adjectives because “i” and “u” are neighbors on the QWERTY keyboard, and this is the only spelling difference between these words. If you need an expert to help catch your spelling or grammar mistakes, we’re here to help. Check out our free trial today!...

The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes

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The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes

...to the intended word. With dangling modifiers, you always need to clarify what’s being modified. You can also rephrase the sentence so that it’s clear. 5.   Homophone Trouble Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. They’re also often spelled similarly, which makes them...

How to Use WordTune Effectively

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How to Use WordTune Effectively

...out its Spices function. Check out some examples below. Expand or Shorten Your Sentences To shorten or expand your highlighted sentence, click Shorten or Expand. WordTune will give you a list of options based on your selection. Use Real-Time Grammar and Spelling Checks WordTune doesn’t miss a beat when checking...

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