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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

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


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

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Its vs. It's

 

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

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Words of the Year: 1066

 

English was never the same after the Norman Conquest

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

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Lay vs. Lie

 

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct