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Have you found useful ideas or data in someone else’s dissertation or thesis to support...
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...
Many people struggle with the spelling of “definitely.” This might be because the pronunciation doesn’t...
Around the world, May Day celebrations are taking place today. But what is the difference...
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If you’re used to American English, you may not know the spelling “tyre.” This is...
Today, we’re looking at the words “boy” and “buoy.” These words can be confusing, especially...
You may know what a “check” is, but have you heard of a “cheque”? These...
The spellchecker in Google Docs is a useful tool, even if it can’t replace the...
Did you know that “draft” and “draught” sound the same? We won’t blame you if...
Get busy living, or get busy dying. This famous line, delivered by Andy Dufresne in...