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The distinction between the relative pronouns that and which has many writers stumped. They have a nagging feeling that there are certain…

People often wonder whether there’s a difference between what and which, and whether one or the other should be used depending on the…

Usually I try to reassure my readers that whichever grammar or usage problem they’re grappling with, the answer isn’t as hard to understand…

Misplaced apostrophes are some of the most common errors in written English. Most of us know the basic rules, like using them for…

There are some words that make using apostrophes just plain confusing. Luckily, there aren’t too many of them, and if you take the time to…

Phrases like one of Jane’s brothers or a friend of hers can cause apostrophe headaches. These phrases are called double possessives (or…

Sometimes, demonstrating possession is not as simple as adding an apostrophe and an s to a noun. Take the problems of joint possession and…

There’s nothing more jarring to a person with even a slight command of grammar than a misplaced apostrophe. They show up everywhere — on…

The debate about using apostrophe + s with a word that ends in ‘ess’

Using apostrophes with possessive nouns gets a little more confusing when the noun ends in a sibilant (an s, z or x sound). These nouns…

When people say or write would of, should of, could of or might of, they really mean would have, should have, could have or might have. For…

Is it home in or hone in?

At first glance, disinterested and uninterested might seem to convey the same thing — and in many people’s minds, they do. But these two…

It’s regardless, not irregardless

It’s easy to mistake the verb appraise for apprise, and vice versa. They’re two very different words though, so let’s break them down.

Adverse and averse are two homophonic adjectives that are frequently confused. They sound similar, but they mean different things. Here’s…

There’s a myth out in grammar circles that you should only use the preposition between to describe a relationship between two objects, and…

The who vs that debate has some fierce contenders, but it doesn’t need to be so dramatic. Many people believe who should only be used in…

It’s easy to mix up the homophones compliment and complement, but they both mean very different things. The good news? It’s also easy to…

There seem to be two camps when it comes to grammar: one that believes flawless grammar is the end goal of human existence (these are the…

In today’s world, emails often form the basis of our professional relationships. That’s why it’s crucial to get them right.

Inquire and enquire are generally interchangeable

Here are three terms that look similar and sound the same when spoken — but they mean very different things. Let’s break them down and find…

If you frequently confuse too, to and two, then you’re not alone. These three are some of the most commonly misused homonyms, but the good…