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Today, we will look at the words dear and deer, which are homophones (i.e., words...
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Do you need to use the word “separate” in your writing? As it has different...
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Do you need to make text appear halfway between the top and bottom of a...
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We have previously looked at how to write a cover letter on this blog. But...
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“Focused” and “focussed” are variant spellings of the same term, but the standard version in...
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Have you found useful ideas or data in someone else’s dissertation or thesis to support...
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The words “capital” and “capitol” sound the same but have different meanings. And it’s important...
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If you’re creating a large document, such as a thesis or business report, it could...
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Many people struggle with the spelling of “definitely.” This might be because the pronunciation doesn’t...
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Around the world, May Day celebrations are taking place today. But what is the difference...
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Adding images to your work can illustrate your arguments or provide your reader with useful...
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If you’re used to American English, you may not know the spelling “tyre.” This is...
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