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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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Its vs. It's

 

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

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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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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there