Because your and you’re are exactly the same when it comes to pronouncing them, we often tend to use them interchangeably while writing as well. However, they have far different meanings. In this article, we’ll help you remember which one to use among your vs. you’re so that when it comes to …
Apostrophes – they’re small but mighty punctuation marks that can make all the difference in the world of writing. Don’t let their size fool you, because these tiny curvy symbols can heighten your research, but can also convey absolutely absurd meanings if used incorrectly. Let’s see how to prevent misplaced …
In English grammar, comparisons are used to describe the similarities or differences between two or more things. However, when a comparison is incomplete, it can cause confusion for the reader and weaken the overall impact of the writing. In this blog, we will explore what incomplete comparisons are, provide examples, …
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 …
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