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Today we’re going to talk about the difference between the words between and among. You may have noticed that I…
People sometimes ask about the difference between among and amongst. Both words mean the same thing, but among is the…
Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer who invented a thermometer based on the boiling point and freezing point of water.…
A listener named Alan wrote, “When using the word versus, does it make a difference as to what is placed…
Today’s topic is the subjunctive, or in terms you might recognize, when to use “I was” and when to use…
Reading note: Read /?/ as “chuh,” and /?/ as “shuh.” Reading note: Read /i/ as a long E as…
Phrases and clauses are both groups of words that work together in a sentence. The difference is that a clause…
What’s the Trouble? People find “pair” confusing. Is it singular or plural? A pair is two of something, but a…
Here’s a question for you: When you hear reindeer clattering on your roof, are you hearing their hoofs (H-O-O-F-S)…
Today’s topic is how to treat URLs when you have to use them in text. Web addresses are strange beasts;…