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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Tomato, tomatoes, but never "tomatoe"!

Tomato, tomatoes, but never "tomatoe"!

25/11/2024, 14:00

People often add an "e" at the end of "tomato" ... Learn more →

Small word, big mistake: the "miniscule" error

Small word, big mistake: the "miniscule" error

25/11/2024, 09:01

People often assume the word is related to the prefix ... Learn more →

Why "ment" steers us wrong: the linguistic perspective

Why "ment" steers us wrong: the linguistic perspective

24/11/2024, 19:51

People might make this error due to the similarity between ... Learn more →

Why "anual" isn't in the dictionary: the importance of double 'n'

Why "anual" isn't in the dictionary: the importance of double 'n'

22/11/2024, 14:58

The error often occurs because "anual" appears similar to the ... Learn more →

The reason behind "concieve": a common spelling misstep

The reason behind "concieve": a common spelling misstep

22/11/2024, 02:22

The incorrect spelling "concieve" results from applying the "I before ... Learn more →

Why "allready" doesn't make the cut

Why "allready" doesn't make the cut

21/11/2024, 16:24

The error occurs due to a phonetic misconception. People often ... Learn more →

Why "brocoli" leaves a sour taste in the dictionary

Why "brocoli" leaves a sour taste in the dictionary

21/11/2024, 01:36

This error is often made because of its phonetic similarity ... Learn more →

"Aquaint" yourself with the right spelling!

"Aquaint" yourself with the right spelling!

19/11/2024, 00:26

This mistake often occurs because the letter "c" in "acquaint" ... Learn more →

Why "asterix" is a star-crossed misstep

Why "asterix" is a star-crossed misstep

17/11/2024, 06:33

People often confuse "asterix" with "asterisk" due to the similarity ... Learn more →

Why "buyed" isn't in your dictionary

Why "buyed" isn't in your dictionary

17/11/2024, 00:44

People might use "buyed" by applying a regular past tense ... Learn more →