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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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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Hot Mess

 

Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

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

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

 

Figuring it out at once

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

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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'Everyday' vs. 'Every Day'

 

A simple trick to keep them separate

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The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
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