Grammar

Grammar Tips

Grammar can be tricky, with some words sounding like others, which can result in embarrassing writing errors. Avoid these frequent mistakes and improve your writing by exploring our list of commonly confused words.

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I.e vs. E.g.

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Ready to learn a little Latin? The abbreviations i.e. and e.g. are two of the most mistakenly-used words in the writing world; even highly-educated professionals mix them up!

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Affect vs. Effect

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Two of the easiest words in the English language to mix up, learn the difference between Affect and Effect, when each should be used and more.

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Its vs. It's

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In what context do you use its vs. it's? Learn what each determiner means, when to use them and how to remember their rules for next time.

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Compliment vs. Complement

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Stemming from the same Latin word, “complementum,” it’s no wonder “complement” and “compliment” are easy to confuse. Read on to understand their differences.

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Further vs. Farther

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Understanding the difference between “farther” and “further” can really demonstrate your grammar chops. Both words refer to distance, but in different ways.

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Then vs. Than

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Did you know, then and than mean two completely different things? Check out our post on these two seemingly related words to discover their definitions and when to use them.

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Insure vs. Ensure

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Lots of folks use “insure,” “ensure,” and “assure” interchangeably. While these words sound similar there’s no situation where they could mean exactly the same thing.

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Into vs. In To

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By now, you’re wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into, so let’s roll up our sleeves and tackle the age-old preposition conundrum—“into” and “in to.”

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Lay vs. Lie

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Lie, lay, laid, lain—I think I need to go lie down. Don’t stress. These four forms all refer to the same idea. As always, context will point the way. Read on to understand when to use each word.

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Whose vs. Who's

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Don’t panic. “Whose” and “who’s” are much easier to differentiate than “who” and “whom.” A little hint: one is the possessive form of “who,” the other is a shortened version of “who is."

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Who vs. Whom

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Who is there? Whom are you looking for? Master the delicate grammatical intricacies of when to use Who and Whom and you'll be the talk of the town.

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To vs. Too

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While the word “to” has too many uses to count, “too” has only one. Bone up on the grammar behind these words before committing an egregious error.

I.e vs. E.g.

Affect vs. Effect

Its vs. It's

Compliment vs. Complement

Further vs. Farther

Then vs. Than

Insure vs. Ensure

Into vs. In To

Lay vs. Lie

Whose vs. Who's

Who vs. Whom

To vs. Too

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