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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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play video ie vs eg
i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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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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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"

 

Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk

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Hot Mess

 

Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary