I’ll discuss the debate over airplane vs aeroplane in this article. In order for you to see how each spelling appears in context, I will use it in at least one sample sentence. Also, I’ll demonstrate a memory technique that can help you remember to use airplane instead of aeroplane while writing. Is that an…
Altar and alter are homonyms which means they are similar in pronunciation but have different meanings. They are also parts of speech. The word ‘Altar’ is a noun while the word ‘alter’ is a verb. There is also a slight difference in their spellings. Alter is an action word or a verb that means to…
One confusing set of homonyms involves to, too, and two. A clearer understanding can prevent numerous little editing errors and allow your readers to understand your ideas better. TO To offers writers two uses, as follows: To as a preposition: To is one of the most often used prepositions to introduce a prepositional phrase, which…
Grammar fascists are a bore it’s true. But bad grammar makes you look foolish. That’s fine if you’re 17, but if you’re writing and publishing a blog, e-book, or anything else for that matter, basic good grammar will create a much better impression. One of the most common mistakes I see on the web is…