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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Why "should of" shouldn’t be: the grammar mistake explained

Why "should of" shouldn’t be: the grammar mistake explained

05/10/2024, 00:45

The error is a result of the incorrect transcription of ... Learn more →

Why "some one" is written as one: breaking down a common mistake

Why "some one" is written as one: breaking down a common mistake

04/10/2024, 03:10

People often mistakenly think that "someone" needs to be separated ... Learn more →

Why "filled a lawsuit" won’t hold up in court

Why "filled a lawsuit" won’t hold up in court

03/10/2024, 17:30

This error may arise from a typographical mistake or a ... Learn more →

When grammar trips: the misstep of "had went"

When grammar trips: the misstep of "had went"

03/10/2024, 16:04

People often make this error due to confusion between different ... Learn more →

Bear with me: the mammoth mistake of "bare in mind"

Bear with me: the mammoth mistake of "bare in mind"

03/10/2024, 14:19

The words "bare" and "bear" are homophones, meaning they sound ... Learn more →

Roots of confusion: the "deep-seeded" error uncovered

Roots of confusion: the "deep-seeded" error uncovered

03/10/2024, 13:28

"Deep-seeded" sounds similar to the correct phrase and may lead ... Learn more →

Why "playoff birth" needs a red card: the common mistake explained

Why "playoff birth" needs a red card: the common mistake explained

03/10/2024, 09:35

People often confuse "birth" and "berth" because they sound similar ... Learn more →

The linguistic misstep: avoiding the "one of most" blunder

The linguistic misstep: avoiding the "one of most" blunder

03/10/2024, 05:04

People might omit "the" due to a misunderstanding of the ... Learn more →

The sneaky misstep: why "had mislead" leads us astray

The sneaky misstep: why "had mislead" leads us astray

02/10/2024, 19:45

People might make this error because "lead" and "read" in ... Learn more →

Famous mistake: why "is renown for" is incorrect

Famous mistake: why "is renown for" is incorrect

02/10/2024, 18:56

The error arises from confusion between the noun "renown" and ... Learn more →