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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Why "should backup" needs a backup plan

Why "should backup" needs a backup plan

11/10/2024, 02:18

The phrase "should backup" is incorrect because "backup" is being ... Learn more →

The cosmic confusion behind "constellation prize"

The cosmic confusion behind "constellation prize"

11/10/2024, 01:16

People make this error because the word "constellation" sounds similar ... Learn more →

Imminent mistake: understanding the error in "imminent domain"

Imminent mistake: understanding the error in "imminent domain"

10/10/2024, 23:34

People often mishear or misinterpret the term "eminent domain" due ... Learn more →

The problem with "to not to": a closer look

The problem with "to not to": a closer look

10/10/2024, 11:42

People often mistakenly use "to not to" by confusing the ... Learn more →

Why we should say "several" instead of "a several"

Why we should say "several" instead of "a several"

10/10/2024, 10:36

People sometimes confuse the use of "a" and "several". "A" ... Learn more →

A magician’s secret: why "slight of hand" deserves a disappearing act

A magician’s secret: why "slight of hand" deserves a disappearing act

10/10/2024, 07:50

People often incorrectly hear or remember the phrase "sleight of ... Learn more →

It's not "with in": understanding the common mistake

It's not "with in": understanding the common mistake

09/10/2024, 18:49

People often mistakenly separate "within" into "with in" due to ... Learn more →

Why "didn't have" is incorrect: understanding past tense

Why "didn't have" is incorrect: understanding past tense

09/10/2024, 18:09

This error often occurs due to confusion about using the ... Learn more →

Why "in vein" is a bloody mistake

Why "in vein" is a bloody mistake

09/10/2024, 15:55

People confuse "in vein" with the correct phrase "in vain" ... Learn more →

Why "is loathe to" misspeaks the intention

Why "is loathe to" misspeaks the intention

09/10/2024, 12:21

People often confuse the words "loathe" and "loath" because they ... Learn more →