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Commonly Confused

Further vs. Farther

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


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play further vs farther video
Further vs. Farther

 

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

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

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

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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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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Is 'None' Singular or Plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Its vs. It's

 

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