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You may know what a “check” is, but have you heard of a “cheque”? These...
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The spellchecker in Google Docs is a useful tool, even if it can’t replace the...
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Did you know that “draft” and “draught” sound the same? We won’t blame you if...
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Get busy living, or get busy dying. This famous line, delivered by Andy Dufresne in...
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Have you noticed the spellings “dependent” and “dependant” used anywhere? This might seem odd if...
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Need to reference an image in an essay? Then make sure you cite it, too!...
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It’s easy to mix up words that look similar written down, such as “acclimation” and...
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The words “curb” and “kerb” sound the same. However, only “curb” is used in American...
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Irony is often misunderstood. And the fact there are three types doesn’t help! But it...
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Shakespeare once wrote that “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women...
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Although “reek” and “wreak” sound alike, they have very different meanings, so using the wrong...
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English has many well-known idioms, but many of them can cause confusion! The phrase “all...
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