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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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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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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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The History of 'Cynic'

 

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

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?