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Girlys or Girlies: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

Many people have been confused about the spelling of girlys or girlies  It’s a fair question indeed. Plural rules in English can get a...

BY Emily Grace Jul 9, 2026

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Sown or Sewn: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

Sown or sewn are confused by the similar appearance and pronunciation of the words. But they’re derived from two entirely different verbs—and you will...

BY Emily Grace Jul 9, 2026

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Plural of Jewellery: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

The plural of jewellery should be used, but is not formed according to the usual rules of the English plural. The word jewellery does...

BY Emily Grace Jul 8, 2026

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Appendix or Appendices: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

It is generally not hard to make the mistake of using appendixes when one needs appendices and vice versa. The question is straightforward: Which...

BY Emily Grace Jul 8, 2026

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Are vs Were: The Real Difference, and Clear Examples

Often confused with the word ‘were,’ ‘are’ is a word. They are both derived from the same verb, which is “to be. However, they...

BY Emily Grace Jul 7, 2026

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Taken vs Taking: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

There is a lot of confusion between taken vs taking because they are both derived from the verb “take.” However, the word “but” is...

BY Emily Grace Jul 7, 2026

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Idioms for Someone Special: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

There are many people out there who want to use some idioms for someone special but may not select the right ones for the...

BY Emily Grace Jul 3, 2026

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Oftentimes or often-times: Usage Guidelines

Many writers get confused between oftentimes or often-times which are both used in everyday writing. Only one of these is correct, though. The single...

BY Emily Grace Jul 2, 2026

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In Process or In Progress: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

In process or in progress are often used as synonyms for each other because both mean something is in the process of being done...

BY Emily Grace Jul 2, 2026

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Whatever or Whichever: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

People often get confused about whatever or whichever because they seem similar when we use them in a sentence. They have different meanings. Whatever...

BY Emily Grace Jul 1, 2026

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Correct or Correctly: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

Correct or correctly are derived from the same root and can be confusing to many people. They have similar sounds but different functions in...

BY Emily Grace Jul 1, 2026

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Anyway or Anyways: Usage Guidelines and Popular Confusions

Some people wonder why certain words are written in both ways, such as anyway or anyways. Only one is used in formal writing. “Anyway”...

BY Emily Grace Jun 30, 2026