Spelling

How would you describe someone’s hair when it is light in color? Would you say it is “blond,” or would you say it is “blonde?” In truth, both adjectives mean the same thing, but why do we have them?  Where Did “Blond” And “Blonde” Originate? Interestingly enough,… continue reading

Have you ever stopped mid-sentence to wonder – how do you spell driver’s licence? Well, if you want to learn more about how to use the possessive form of “driver license,” keep reading! What Is The Correct Possessive Form? To answer quickly, “driver’s license” would be the correct… continue reading

Is one “oriented” or “orientated?” It is common in English to hear people say both “orient” and “orientate” in everyday speech. Both verbs mean “to align or position yourself in a literal or theoretical environment.” Additionally, both words originated from the Latin root “oriens,” which means “rising/east.”  Additionally, when… continue reading

“Bath” and “bathe” are similar in spelling and meaning, but there are critical differences in how they are used. “Bath” will always be used as a noun. If you are taking a bath, you are washing yourself with water, typically in a tub (although avid… continue reading

There’s no doubt that spelling can be tricky in the English language, especially when more than one option is considered correct. In the case of “benefited” or “benefitted,” how do you know which version is correct? Why do some people use one T and others… continue reading

Homophones are very tricky in English. One of the more difficult homophone pairs to remember is “adviser” and “advisor.” This is true because both words have very similar spelling and pronunciation and usually mean the same thing. Luckily, if you get these two mixed up, it will… continue reading

Let’s have a look at cloths vs. clothes. These two words look very similar. In fact, many people mix them up and accidentally use the wrong word! Let’s review the differences between cloths and clothes so you can avoid making a mistake.  Definition of Cloths… continue reading

You may have seen two different versions of color: it might be color, or it could be colour. Isn’t there some sort of rule on how this word should be spelled? The good news is that both spellings are correct, and there is no difference… continue reading