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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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There, They're, Their

 

There, there. We'll sort it out.

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

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