Hare and Hair or Hairs: Homophones, Expressions and Idioms
What is the difference between the homophones, hair and hare? Is hair or hairs correct? This article will start with basic definitions and example sentences, but then get into expressions …
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Clothes vs. Cloths: a Lesson with Drawings to Show the Difference
Two commonly confused words in the English language are “clothes” and “cloths.” Mixing them up can be awkward indeed, as these cartoon drawings will soon illustrate! Let’s learn the correct …
Relevant and Irrelevant: Synonyms, Spelling, and Example Sentences
Welcome to an English lesson which will also massively help your everyday life: learning the meaning of relevant vs. irrelevant! Let’s start with definitions and synonyms, then dive into examples …
Desert vs. Dessert: How to Remember the Difference
Learn the spelling of desert vs. dessert (one S or two?): definitions, example sentences, pronunciation, “food desert” and “just desserts” #spelling #writing #english
Loose vs. Lose: What’s the Difference and Correct Spelling?
Two of the most commonly confused words in the English language are “loose” and “lose.” These two words are spelled differently, have different meanings, and are pronounced differently (meaning they’re …
Types of Conflict in Literature, Film, or TV… Illustrated!
In order for something to be exciting to read or watch, it needs to have a conflict. But what is a conflict, and why is it important? Allow this friendly …
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 …
Color or Colour: Which is Correct, Plus the Wild History Why
To answer the question: “Is the spelling color or colour correct?” we first need to know your CONTEXT: where in the world you are, or for which group of people …
Every Time or Everytime? Learn the Correct Spelling!
Welcome to one of the easiest — yet most frequently confused — English lessons around! Today, we explore the question: Is the correct spelling “every time” or “everytime?” Is it …
Work Out or Workout? Which is Correct, When?
As an avid exercise fan, one of the sets of most commonly confused set of words emerges when deciding whether to use “work out” or “workout” in a sentence. What’s …