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Commonly Confused

Further vs. Farther

They started as the same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.


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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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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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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "People Tipping"

 

Comedian ISMO on the complexities of the word 'tip'

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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The Schwa

 

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

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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?