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Spelling question – Is it ware and tare or wear and tear?
. I saw this text on a website today, and had to rub my eyes to make sure I was awake: What was written: ware and tare – wrong! What should have been written: wear and tear – right! “Wear” … Continue reading
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Video: Is embiggen a real word?
Video: Is embiggen a real word? . . To read more about “embiggen”, please visit: What’s the right way to use embiggen? Have you seen embiggen used on the internet, or in print? Do you know any other words like this? … Continue reading
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Do people make up words these days?
. Jan, thanks for dropping by my site. Excellent question, by the way. Yes, people do make up words and because most of us use the internet, we get to see all kinds of weird and wonderful word creations. Some … Continue reading
Video Whose or Who’s
Video Whose or Who’s – which one to use? If video above doesn’t work for you, try this link: Whose or who’s? Which one to use?? Today’s video tip Such a common problem which can be solved if you start … Continue reading
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Is spelling important in your resume?
If you’ve wondered, “Is spelling important in your resume?”, the answer is a resounding YES! This cartoon made me laugh, but in real life I’ve seen way too many resumés / curriculum vitae with poor spelling. Some examples of words … Continue reading
Online Dictionaries
As at November 2007, there are 19,600,000 online dictionaries found when I just did a google.com search. WOW! Pretty amazing stuff! Here are some of the best free online dictionaries, which you might find useful: The Macquarie Dictionary The well-known … Continue reading
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Past Passed
PAST / PASSED? I’ve had LOTS of requests for info on these confusing words, so I do hope this clears up any confusion! * If you PASS [drive by] a car on the freeway, you’ve PASSED it. [past tense of *to pass*] * … Continue reading
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Pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips : How do I pronounce …? No wonder foreigners find it hard to learn English – we have words which are spelt the same but pronounced differently! Sent in by Alex, Feb 2002. 1) The bandage was wound around … Continue reading
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Compliment
Compliment, Complement These two common words cause all kinds of confusion, but here is a simple way to differentiate between the two. A Compliment – a gentleman pays a compliment to a lady. Noun : 1. an expression of respect, affection, … Continue reading
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Word Ending in O
Never know when to end a word in o, os, or oes? Goodness gracious me! I am sure that there must be a secret school for greengrocers and fruit and veg employees … where they are taught a difficult and … Continue reading
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