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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark

Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark

30/09/2024, 22:54

People often incorrectly apply regular verb conjugation rules or misunderstand ... Learn more →

The misheard past: unraveling the "might of" confusion

The misheard past: unraveling the "might of" confusion

30/09/2024, 22:40

People often make this error because "might of" is pronounced ... Learn more →

Waking up to grammar: why "laying awake" is a mistake

Waking up to grammar: why "laying awake" is a mistake

30/09/2024, 22:21

People often confuse "lay" and "lie" because their past tenses ... Learn more →

Why "affects of" affects your grammar: common error explained

Why "affects of" affects your grammar: common error explained

30/09/2024, 21:38

People often confuse "affect" and "effect" because they sound similar. ... Learn more →

Piquing curiosity: why "peak his interest" misses the mark

Piquing curiosity: why "peak his interest" misses the mark

30/09/2024, 20:26

People make this error because "peak" and "pique" are homophones, ... Learn more →

Why "faired poorly" fares poorly: an error explained

Why "faired poorly" fares poorly: an error explained

30/09/2024, 19:17

The error occurs because "faired" is a homophone of "fared". ... Learn more →

Mastering past tense: why "had did" doesn't quite work

Mastering past tense: why "had did" doesn't quite work

30/09/2024, 17:08

People often mistakenly combine different past tense forms when trying ... Learn more →

Why it's not a match: untangling the "lower then" error

Why it's not a match: untangling the "lower then" error

30/09/2024, 16:39

People often confuse "then" and "than" because they are homophones, ... Learn more →

Why "has flew" doesn't fly: understanding proper verb conjugation

Why "has flew" doesn't fly: understanding proper verb conjugation

30/09/2024, 03:33

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

When "worst than" is worse: a grammar guide

When "worst than" is worse: a grammar guide

30/09/2024, 03:16

People often confuse "worst" with "worse" because they are both ... Learn more →