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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

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

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

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Its vs. It's

 

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

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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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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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Healthy vs. Healthful

 

Why both words are equally good for you.

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

 

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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