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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.


Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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Drive Safe: In Praise of Flat Adverbs

 

You don't have to end all your adverbs in -ly to talk right.

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Why is there a 'd' in 'fridge' but not in 'refrigerator'?

 

Thawing one of the mysteries of English

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The True Story of the Backward Index

 

These people needed a computer

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?