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Common grammatical errors and misspellings

Why "it weighted" doesn’t weigh in correctly

Why "it weighted" doesn’t weigh in correctly

09/10/2024, 09:20

This error occurs because "weighted" is mistakenly used as the ... Learn more →

Why "principle character" isn’t the right leading role

Why "principle character" isn’t the right leading role

09/10/2024, 08:38

People often confuse "principle" with "principal" because they sound similar ... Learn more →

Why "was wrote" strikes the wrong chord in english

Why "was wrote" strikes the wrong chord in english

09/10/2024, 05:57

People often get confused with English past tense structures and ... Learn more →

Why "she seen" shouldn't be seen: exploring common grammar pitfalls

Why "she seen" shouldn't be seen: exploring common grammar pitfalls

09/10/2024, 05:05

People often make this error because "seen" is the past ... Learn more →

Why "had ran" doesn't run in proper English

Why "had ran" doesn't run in proper English

08/10/2024, 18:37

People often confuse the past tense with the past participle ... Learn more →

Why "on accident" is an unfortunate mistake

Why "on accident" is an unfortunate mistake

08/10/2024, 17:10

The phrase "on accident" likely arose by analogy with "on ... Learn more →

Why "had tore" tears grammar apart: a common mistake explained

Why "had tore" tears grammar apart: a common mistake explained

08/10/2024, 16:15

The error occurs because "tore" is mistaken as the past ... Learn more →

Why you should never "give advise": common language misstep explained

Why you should never "give advise": common language misstep explained

08/10/2024, 10:37

People often confuse "advise" and "advice" because they sound similar ... Learn more →

Why "return back" is a redundant ramble

Why "return back" is a redundant ramble

08/10/2024, 01:33

The phrase "return back" is a redundancy, meaning it uses ... Learn more →

Why you should hit the 'brakes', not the 'breaks'

Why you should hit the 'brakes', not the 'breaks'

08/10/2024, 00:53

"Breaks" and "brakes" are homophones, meaning they sound the same ... Learn more →