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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Aim for precision: why "principle aim" misses the mark

Aim for precision: why "principle aim" misses the mark

05/10/2024, 08:58

People often make this error because the words "principle" and ... Learn more →

Debunking "comprised solely of": why this phrase doesn't add up

Debunking "comprised solely of": why this phrase doesn't add up

05/10/2024, 03:07

People often use "comprised of" thinking it is synonymous with ... Learn more →

Why "role call" can't play it's part: decoding a common linguistic mix-up

Why "role call" can't play it's part: decoding a common linguistic mix-up

05/10/2024, 02:17

People often confuse "role" and "roll" because they are homophones—words ... Learn more →

Why "must of" is a common mistake you must avoid

Why "must of" is a common mistake you must avoid

05/10/2024, 01:39

People make this error because "must of" is a phonetic ... Learn more →

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 →