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Pictures in the Dictionary

The story of those iconic illustrations.


The story of those iconic illustrations.

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Pictures in the Dictionary

 

The story of those iconic illustrations.

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Affect vs. Effect

 

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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Is It 'Day today' or 'Day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

play video its vs its
Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

play video lay vs lie
Lay vs. Lie

 

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.

play video ending a sentence with a preposition
Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.