Pretty simple post this time and we’re gonna look at three things to improve your writing, including the difference between colons and semicolons, and the correct construction of bullet points. Let’s dive on in!
Category: Grammar Faux Pas
This category will look at slight day-to-day slip ups, featuring such things as bullet point fails, when to use less and fewer, and the everlasting battle between colons and semi colons. But wait, there’s more. We’ll also touch on quotation marks and when to use them, my short-lived battle with Officeworks over their everyday incorrectness, and lastly, let’s pay a short visit to the other side of the world and look at Americanizms.
This post is going to look at five phrases that are often misquoted. Using these phrases correctly in your writing will surely make you sound more professional.
It’s a special edition of Commonly Confused Words! This post will focus on a few words that are confusing due to spelling variations.
Have you ever looked at a word and thought ‘I’m sure I’ve seen this word spelt a different way before’? You’re not alone. The purpose of this post is to point out some differences between Australian and American English so you know which way is the right way in your country!
Part two in my two part series where we’ll look at some words that can either be one word, or sometimes two! If you missed part one, check it out here. Although it seems like there are a few to get through here, most follow the same sort of format.
Part one of a segment where we’ll explore those pesky words which can sometimes be one word or two! We’ll also look at why things can go awry when you get them mixed up.
Do you ever write social media posts and think to yourself “I wish I knew the difference between these two”? You’re not alone. This post will cover three of those scenarios and will make the distinction clear.
While today’s lesson will cover only four words and their variations, these are crucial, everyday words that are commonly used in the wrong context. Let’s make it easier!
This issue will focus on five words. Two of them are not words, but are commonly misspelt words. The other three might be words, but often used incorrectly.