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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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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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

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Its vs. It's

 

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

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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