Grammar - Page 35
- When to Use “Inquire” vs. “Enquire”For the most part, you can use either enquire or inquire and not make a mistake. These two words, however, have traditionally...December 21, 2016
- Disinterested vs. Uninterested—Are They the Same?Disinterested means “without a vested interest.” Uninterested means “not showing interest.” The words...December 20, 2016
- Imply vs. Infer—What’s the Difference?Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based...December 20, 2016
- Ahold or A Hold—Which Should I Use?A hold means a grasp, something to hold, or an order to reserve something. Ahold is a variant form of a hold that is not widely...December 19, 2016
- Between vs. Among—What’s the Difference?Use between when referring to one-to-one relationships. Use among when referring to indistinct or nonspecific relationships. We...December 18, 2016
- Is It Ridiculous Or Rediculous?Some words that you use often may be difficult to spell correctly. Which spelling is right—ridiculous or rediculous? The correct...December 18, 2016
- Misspell or Mispell—Which Is Correct?Misspell is the correct spelling. Mispell is a common error. The past tense of misspell is misspelled in American English....December 17, 2016
- Cloths vs. Clothes—What’s the Difference?Cloths are pieces of fabric. Clothes are garments or pieces of clothing, like shirts and pants. Clothes functions as a noun and a...December 17, 2016
- What’s the Plural of Moose—Moose, Meese, or Mooses?What is the plural of moose? Does it end in s, rhyme with geese, or not change at all? The only correct plural of moose is moose....December 16, 2016
- Scarfs or Scarves—What’s the Plural of Scarf?Do you like wearing a warm scarf around your neck in the wintertime? Which is the correct plural of scarf—scarfs or scarves? The...December 16, 2016