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Word Choice: Leant vs. Lent

“Leant” and “lent” sound identical. They’re also both past tense verbs. As a result, it’s...

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When to Hyphenate Numbers

We’ve written about hyphens and numbers before, but here we’re combining the two. Why? Because...

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Word Choice: Oppose vs. Appose

Ideally, all words would be clearly distinct in spelling and pronunciation. In practice, though, there...

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5 Spelling Mnemonics to Help You Get Tricky Words Right

With silent letters and homophones to confuse things, English spelling can be difficult. To help...

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Apostrophe Tips: Valentine’s Day or Valentines Day?

Today is Valentine’s Day. A day of love, romance, and… apostrophes? Yes, at this time...

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Word Choice: Media vs. Mediums

The word “medium” has several meanings. This is not a problem in itself, but “medium”...

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Spelling Tips: Are Whilst, Amongst and Amidst Correct?

“Whilst,” “amongst,” and “amidst” are all variant spellings of familiar terms: Whilst is an alternative...

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How to Format a Reference List in APA Referencing

Have you been asked to use APA referencing in an essay or dissertation? Then you’ll...

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Writing Tips: How to Use the Number Sign (#)

If you use social media, you probably know the “#” sign or hashtag. This symbol...

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Word Choice: Allude vs. Elude

“Allude” and “elude” sound alike, but using the wrong one could change the meaning of...

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Burned vs. Burnt (And Other Verbs that Can End “-ed” or “-t”)

“Burned” and “burnt” differ in spelling, but do they differ in meaning? The answer may...

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Word Choice: Lose vs. Loose

One “o” or two? It makes all the difference with “lose” and “loose,” which are...

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