Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Why "be apart of" keeps you aside: understanding this common grammatical error
People often confuse "apart" with "a part" because they sound ... Learn more →

Why "laying low" is a linguistic slip-up
The verbs "lay" and "lie" are often confused because they ... Learn more →

Why "less then" leaves linguists less than impressed
People often confuse "then" and "than" because they sound similar ... Learn more →

Unlocking the truth: why "key note" is a common mistake
People often confuse "key note" with "keynote", as they might ... Learn more →

Why "itself" stands alone: unpacking a common mistake
People might mistakenly add a space due to misunderstanding "itself" ... Learn more →

Why "brake away" hits the wrong pedal: a guide to this common mix-up
People often confuse words that sound alike but have different ... Learn more →

Why "has wrote" won't write it right
People often confuse the past participle form "written" with the ... Learn more →

Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark
People often incorrectly apply regular verb conjugation rules or misunderstand ... Learn more →

The misheard past: unraveling the "might of" confusion
People often make this error because "might of" is pronounced ... Learn more →

Waking up to grammar: why "laying awake" is a mistake
People often confuse "lay" and "lie" because their past tenses ... Learn more →