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If you have ever written in any type of academic fields, such as with STEM writing or quantitative research, you can likely come across the word analysis. When used singularly, analysis is fairly simple, however, issues can arise when you try to use it plurally. … continue reading

Although these two words may not be true homophones, they sound similar. This similarity can often confuse people trying to use them in writing or speech. Thus, what do invoke and evoke mean? And what’s the best way to use them in your writing? Let’s… continue reading

In English, homophones can be some of the most difficult word pairings. They are particularly difficult in the case of liar vs. lier, as they both sound the same and are spelled similarly. So, is this confusion warranted? Do these words mean different things? To… continue reading

When first learning English, conjugating verbs can often seem like a piece of cake. Although this is true for most regular verbs, the situation can get a little more confusing when you take irregular verbs into account. On top of this, some English words can be… continue reading

Was that folder labeled or was it labelled?  Although they may seem to be two different words entirely, “labeled” and “labelled” are words that refer to the same thing. To be clear, however, they do have a difference in their dialect usage. When To Use… continue reading

Let’s have a look at a confusing pair of words: cavalry vs. calvary. First the quick answer: Cavalry refers to horseback mounted troops Calvary describes the place surrounding Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was famously crucified Now let’s look under the hood. You may have seen… continue reading

As with most words pronounced the same, “drier” and “dryer” are two homophones that cause much confusion for English writers. A “homophone” is a term that refers to words that have the same pronunciation yet different spellings. These words are especially tricky to use in English writing,… continue reading