Jist or gist? Which spelling is correct? The English language is full of words that are difficult to spell. Worse, there are words that you may be spell correctly, but still using the wrong choice of word. One of the words that trip people up is “gist.” Or is it “jist?” Jist or Gist There … Read more
Masters degree or master’s degree? Even people who have one of these degrees probably struggle with how exactly to spell it correctly. If you’re trying to write about the degrees you hold on a job application though, it can become a little stressful when you’re not sure exactly how to spell it. Thankfully, this guide … Read more
When studying the English language, at some point you are bound to come across the following terms: homographs, homophones, and homonyms. You may be aware that they relate to how words are spelled and pronounced, but what exactly do they mean? And what are the differences between the three? Homographs – Homophones – Homonyms Homograph … Read more
Possum vs. opossum – What’s the difference between them? In this article, we are going to take a look at detailed information about possum and opossum. Infographics and example sentences are included to help you identify both of them easily. Possum vs. Opossum Possum vs. opossum – What’s the difference between a possum and an … Read more
English is a tricky language. What are the most difficult words in English? There are so many rules and then there are so many exceptions to every rule. And the loopholes are always there… English is not black and white. There are so many gray areas. Some words are hard to pronounce, some are spelled … Read more
Most commonly mispronounced words and how to avoid them! As you may already know, the English language is made up of 350 different languages. This may explain why there are so many words that are pronounced in a completely different way than they are spelled. Another tricky thing about the English language is the fact … Read more
Bare with me or bear with me? Sometimes the English language can be confusing. Homophones (words that sound the same) mix people up when it comes to spelling. These errors in spelling are often witnessed in expressions that involve homophones. One specific homophonic word set that causes confusion is bear/ bare. When dropped into an … Read more
Et Al meaning! What does Et Al mean and short for? In this article, you will find the definition and the usage of Et Al and Et Cetera. You will also find the difference between Et Cetera and Et Al in Medicine and in Church. Et Al and Et Cetera Et Al and Et Cetera … Read more
Worse vs. worst! Many writers find homophones confusing, and this isn’t a surprise: it is easy to get lost when there are words that sound exactly the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. However, homophones aren’t the only problem, since there also are comparative and superlative adjectives. Sometimes they look very similar … Read more