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Should we use everybody or everyone? Is there a difference? Well, both everyone and everybody refer to all the people in a certain group. The teacher ordered everyone outside for recess. The car wasn’t big enough for everybody. So, the meaning of the words is the same.… continue reading

Let’s discuss homophones sheer vs. shear. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Shear and sheer are homophones. Shear can be used as both a noun and a verb. Sheer can be used as an adverb, adjective, or verb. … continue reading

  Elude relates to deception or trickery.  Illusion is a noun representing a false image or trick of the mind.  An allusion is a reference to a previously existing topic.  Illude, allude, and elude are similar-looking words, but each has its distinctive meaning. Nonetheless, these… continue reading

Is it “fair” or “fare?  Well, how would you write this sentence? A) People with high energy fair well in sports. B) People with high energy fare well in sports. The correct choice is B! Why? The word fare is a verb from the Old English word faran,… continue reading

Two commonly confused words are migrant vs. immigrant.  Let’s have a quick look at the two, in addition to the word “refugee:” A migrant is a person who moves to a country temporarily to pursue work, education, or something else to improve their life. An… continue reading

All the English language’s mystifying, vague, and even contradictory quirks are a large part of what makes it interesting. These peculiarities can make it frustrating sometimes or delightful and challenging if you embrace the right mindset. Still, we can agree that cutting through the confusion… continue reading