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 …
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15 Phrases and Words that Make You Sound Smart!
What makes a person sound smart? Though there are many different definitions of what “smart” even means, the reality remains that certain vocabulary words make people’s eyes light up with …
Flare vs. Flair: Learn the Difference, and How to Use Each Correctly!
Flashy Homophones… In addition to people writing in to request illustrations of English language lessons, I often get new ideas for articles by noticing the same mistake pop up over …
Stalactites vs. Stalagmites: The Difference in Cave Spikes
Having just toured the largest cave in Pennsylvania, I’ve got cave vocabulary on my mind… and no cavern words are more famously confusing than remembering the difference between stalactites vs. …
Apart vs. A Part: Cartoon Stories to Explain the Difference!
Some homophones (words that sound the same but mean different things) are downright DANGEROUS. There’s one in particular which I’ve seen cause heartbreak when mixed up! You guessed it: apart …
Former vs. Latter: Definitions and Examples… in Cartoons!
Few things make a person sound as fancy as using the terms “former” and “latter,” but what do these words mean? Let’s dive into their definitions and correct usage — …
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, …