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Spelling Tips: Check or Cheque?

You may know what a “check” is, but have you heard of a “cheque”? These...

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How to Use the Spellchecker in Google Docs

The spellchecker in Google Docs is a useful tool, even if it can’t replace the...

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Spelling Tips: Draft or Draught?

Did you know that “draft” and “draught” sound the same? We won’t blame you if...

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Word Choice: Dying vs. Dyeing

Get busy living, or get busy dying. This famous line, delivered by Andy Dufresne in...

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Spelling Tips: Dependent or Dependant?

Have you noticed the spellings “dependent” and “dependant” used anywhere? This might seem odd if...

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How to Cite an Image in Chicago Footnote Referencing

Need to reference an image in an essay? Then make sure you cite it, too!...

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Word Choice: Acclimation vs. Acclamation

It’s easy to mix up words that look similar written down, such as “acclimation” and...

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Spelling Tips: Curb or Kerb?

The words “curb” and “kerb” sound the same. However, only “curb” is used in American...

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The Three Types of Irony: Verbal, Situational and Dramatic

Irony is often misunderstood. And the fact there are three types doesn’t help! But it...

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Types of Stage Play: Ten-Minute, One-Act and Full-Length Plays

Shakespeare once wrote that “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women...

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Word Choice: Reek vs. Wreak

Although “reek” and “wreak” sound alike, they have very different meanings, so using the wrong...

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All Intents and Purposes or All Intensive Purposes?

English has many well-known idioms, but many of them can cause confusion! The phrase “all...

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