Battle of Words

If you have ever wondered whether to say which one is you or which one are you, you are dealing with a surprisingly common English grammar…

Have you come across the word adamance and wondered what it means? It is not one of the most common words in everyday English, but you may…

When you want to describe someone who treats others with respect and good manners, both polite and courteous can seem like perfect choices.…

If you have come across the word oeuvre in a book, art review, film discussion, or biography, you may have wondered what this elegant French…

Have you ever seen the words booze and boos and wondered whether they have the same meaning? They look and sound similar, but they are…

Have you ever heard someone say let’s blow this popsicle stand and wondered what on earth a popsicle stand has to do with leaving? This funny…

If you have ever wondered how to use these days correctly in an English sentence, you are not alone. This simple expression appears frequently…

A restrictive modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides information essential to identifying or limiting the meaning of another part…

Have you ever seen the words opposed and apposed and wondered whether they mean the same thing? They look and sound somewhat similar, but they…

If you have ever written dammit and wondered whether damnit is actually correct, you are not alone. These two spellings look almost identical…