Infer vs. Imply: Synonyms, Definitions, and Example Sentences
As an English teacher for the past 18 years, I’m often coaching students to infer hidden meanings from texts we read. In discussions, however, kids will frequently mix up the …
Cartoon Animals
Cute, funny, colorful animals from your wildest imagination are right here.
Indeed, some are imaginary, and some are just lively versions of the realistic beast.
Which animals would YOU like to see drawn?
Topic vs. Theme: What’s the Difference in Definition and Use?
Understanding how “topic” and “theme” are different causes many English students to yelp in frustration. Mixing up these commonly confused words causes lowered test and essay grades, and more importantly, …
Pair vs. Pear or Pare? A Homophone Lesson, Illustrated
Let’s continue our homophones party with a lesson requested by a sweet elementary school class in New York City: “Pair vs. Pear and Pare!” These three words have the exact …
How to Spell Dilemma: a Trick to Remember
One of the Hardest Spelling Challenges… Sometimes there is a word so juicy and useful, you want to use it all the time in your writing — the only problem …
Passed vs. Past: Differences, Definitions, and Example Sentences
Distinguishing these Homophones: Two very commonly confused words are the tricksters known as passed vs. past. They sound exactly the same, but have mightily different meanings. Yes, that means they’re …
Weather vs. Whether: Differences, Definitions, and Examples!
When to Use Which of These Homophones? The words “weather” and “whether” sound exactly the same, but mean very different things. Ahh, the tricky power of homophones! Let’s learn how …
Whose vs. Who’s: Examples to Learn the Difference
What’s Correct Spelling for These Homophones? Two of the most commonly confused words in the English language are “whose” (with an “e” and no apostrophe) and “who’s” (with an apostrophe …