There is a high chance you have used comma splices in your writing already and didn’t even realize it. And it’s okay because you’re not alone. These small creatures, hanging in the middle of sentences can be confusing to understand at times. So, here’s a blog with examples dedicated to …
Principle vs. principal are among the ranks of ’week vs. weak‘, ‘affect vs. effect‘, ‘allusion vs. illusion‘, and the countless other confusing words in English. But as is the case with these other examples, once you know the difference, these confusing word pairs are easy to tell apart. Let’s dive …
If you’ve often stumbled while using the two similar sounding, yet very different words, week and weak, here’s a short article explaining the difference between the two. Week vs. weak: Definitions Weak refers to a lack of strength, power, or effectiveness, while week refers to a period of seven days. …
Allusion vs. illusion – two words that researchers end up using often interchangeably – have distinct differences in meaning. In this blog, we will delve into the difference between allusion and illusion, what does allusion mean in the literary context, and provide examples of each to bring out their usage …
You must have used which vs. that a thousand times in your research till now. In fact, we all use the two words very frequently in our day to day writing. But the commonality of these words doesn’t guarantee their ease of use. They cause a lot of confusion at times, and questions …
Fewer vs. less – the two words have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts in the world of grammar. As researchers and PhD students, it becomes important therefore to understand the subtle differences between these words to make sure your message is conveyed correctly to your readers. Let’s …
The English language has many words that are similar in sound and meaning, and while not all of these words are classified as homophones, there are words like continually vs. continuously that are close enough in sound to cause confusion. Additionally, their meanings are somewhat similar, making it even more …
Inter and intra are one of the commonly confused prefixes in the field of research, and the correct usage of inter vs. intra baffles a lot of researchers. With just one alphabet separating them, they can be hard to tell apart, but once you understand the basic difference between inter …
Is the Oxford comma necessary? When and when not to use Oxford commas? What is the Oxford comma used for? How to use commas correctly? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions while writing your research paper, this short article will put your confusion to rest. The …
Setting ambitious goals is a great way to start the new year, but as much as it is important to set new goals, it’s also important to acknowledge, in hindsight, the challenges we’ve faced — and the progress we’ve made — in the last 12 months. As we wrap up …
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