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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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How to Format In-Text Citations in Harvard Referencing

Harvard referencing, also known as parenthetical author–date referencing, is one of the most common citation...

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Misused Idioms: Could or Couldn’t Care Less?

It’s time to look at a commonly misused figure of speech. In particular, we’re going...

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Spelling Tips: Jewelry or Jewellery?

“Jewelry” and “jewellery” both refer to things like necklaces, bracelets, and rings. However, we only...

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3 Differences Between American and British Punctuation

Most people are aware of the spelling and grammar differences between American and British English....

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Word Choice: Forward vs. Foreword

“Forward” and “foreword” look similar on paper. They may even sound similar when spoken aloud....

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PowerPoint vs. Google Slides: Which Is Best?

Need to create a presentation for work or class? Chances are you’ll end up using...

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