Improving Your Grammar and Communication
Some grammar mistakes are common, but that doesn't mean they are acceptable. Learn how to avoid the common errors and communicate like a professional.
One Word or Two?
Do you get confused by alright and all right? Should you use one word or two in your essay? Find the meanings for commonly-confused compounds and expressions we often mix up (not to be confused with mix-up).
Do you get confused by alright and all right? Should you use one word or two in your essay? Find the meanings for commonly-confused compounds and expressions we often mix up (not to be confused with mix-up).
To and Too
Many people struggle to remember the difference between to and too. But watch out! This word mix-up is one that really irritates teachers and college professors. Here's a useful tip for remembering the difference.
Many people struggle to remember the difference between to and too. But watch out! This word mix-up is one that really irritates teachers and college professors. Here's a useful tip for remembering the difference.
Spelling Test-Commonly Misspelled Words
Spelling tests are easy, right? Not so fast! Test your spelling and proofreading abilities with this short, multiple choice spelling quiz that includes commonly misspelled words. You may be surprised how difficult it can be.
Spelling tests are easy, right? Not so fast! Test your spelling and proofreading abilities with this short, multiple choice spelling quiz that includes commonly misspelled words. You may be surprised how difficult it can be.
Confusing Words
Many experienced writers have to pause for a second and think when they are about to type certain words. Some words are so close to others in spelling or meaning that they cause confusion, time after time. If you study the most common problem words, you can avoid awkward mistakes in your papers.
Many experienced writers have to pause for a second and think when they are about to type certain words. Some words are so close to others in spelling or meaning that they cause confusion, time after time. If you study the most common problem words, you can avoid awkward mistakes in your papers.
Grammar Quiz for Confusing Words
This quiz will test your knowledge of the most commonly confused word sets. There are ten questions, and you can take the test as many times as you need to for 100%.
This quiz will test your knowledge of the most commonly confused word sets. There are ten questions, and you can take the test as many times as you need to for 100%.
Confusing I and Me
"Would you like to go to lunch with John and I?" If that sentence makes you cringe and moan, you probably make a good impression when you speak.
"Would you like to go to lunch with John and I?" If that sentence makes you cringe and moan, you probably make a good impression when you speak.
Who and Whom
"Whom" is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the English language. If you want to be a great communicator, you should know the rules for using who and whom.
"Whom" is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the English language. If you want to be a great communicator, you should know the rules for using who and whom.