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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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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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A Look at Uncommon Onomatopoeia

 

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A simple trick to keep them separate

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

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

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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