The difference between these two phrases – and other similar constructions – is a question that puzzles many learners, and … Continued
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Inflammable, flammable and combustible are adjectives that can cause confusion, even for native speakers of English. Let’s clear things up!
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Entry and entrance are easy to confuse because they share similar meanings. However, they are used in different ways. Let’s
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Elicit and illicit are homophones – words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Even native speakers
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One of the questions that learners often ask is: “What is the difference between whether and if?” It is a
It can be difficult for learners to know when to use each of these very similar adverbs, This short guide
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Where, were and we’re are homophones that are often confused by learners and native speakers of English alike. Here is a short guide
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Affect and effect are often confused in English because they look and sound similar, but they have different meanings and
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Flour and flower are homophones in English and can sometimes be confused; they are both pronounced /flaʊər/ <add audio icon> but have different spellings
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