Perhaps there has been a time or two in your life when you had to sadly let something go. Maybe you have had to leave someone you love behind. Well, the proverb all good things must come to an end describes situations such as these… continue reading
Can You End a Sentence With a Preposition?
Let’s discuss the main question of the day: is it allowed to end sentences with prepositions? Most sources say you shouldn’t. However, there may be some situations in which it is acceptable or even the best option. Like with most other English grammar rules, the… continue reading
What is the Correct Way to Use a Hyphen?
When used correctly, hyphens can act as powerful writing tools to join words together, link ideas, or simply enhance the flow of your sentences. That said, they can be quite tricky, so it is important to know some basic rules when using them. Let’s look… continue reading
Won’t vs. Wont: What’s the Difference?
One of the hardest concepts in the English language is likely contractions. They can be especially tricky if other words are spelled the same, yet have unrelated meanings. This is especially true in the case of won’t vs. wont. Without further ado, let’s look at their… continue reading
Spelled or Spelt: What’s the Right Spelling?
Don’t be fooled by thinking one of these words is a spelling mistake. Interestingly enough, spelled and spelt are two spellings of the same word. They act as the past tense form of the verb spell. Although both are correct, they have a dialect bias… continue reading
Thru or Through: Are Both Acceptable?
You may have seen through and thru be used almost interchangeably in your daily life. Perhaps you have seen thru used on a road sign, but through used in a written media. Are both acceptable? Is there a difference? Let’s figure out if its thru… continue reading
Should You Use “Theater” or “Theatre” in Your Writing?
As with most similarly spelled terms, theatre and theater are two ways to refer to the same thing. The only difference between them is the dialects in which they are used. So, let’s get down to the differences between theatre vs. theater, and how you… continue reading
What Are Straw Man Fallacies and How Can You Identify Them?
Have you ever listened to an argument and felt that someone’s claims were too good to be true? Did they belittle their opponent so much that their argument seemed like the only option to choose? Arguments like this can be considered logical fallacies and may… continue reading
What’s the Difference Between Invoke and Evoke?
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
Do Lier and Liar Mean the Same Thing?
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