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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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The Schwa

 

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

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

 

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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What Is 'Semantic Bleaching'?

 

How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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