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Bale of Hay or Bail of HayIf someone were to read this article to you, the sentence “John had to bale out of his convertible because a bail of hay was...July 11, 2016- Presume vs. Assume: What’s the Difference?Presume is a verb that means to suppose, to take for granted, or to dare. Assume is a verb that means to suppose, to take for...July 10, 2016
What Is “Full Proof?”You know what fool is? It’s a naive person, someone who lacks good judgment. As you can imagine, a fool would be easily tricked...July 9, 2016- What’s the Singular of Dice?All or nothing! Roll the dice! Lucky sevens! A casino can be vibrant with the noise of slot machines, dealers, and gamblers using...July 8, 2016
- Fiancé vs. Fiancée–What’s the Difference?Why is French the language of love? Some say French sounds romantic. Perhaps it’s the soft syllables and flowing words? Not...July 8, 2016
Crayfish vs. CrawfishYou can’t just throw anything into a pot and expect it to taste good. Chefs and home cooks appreciate a tried-and-true recipe....July 7, 2016
“Principle” vs. “Principal”—What’s the Difference?A principle is a rule, a law, a guideline, or a fact. A principal is the headmaster of a school or a person who’s in charge of...July 5, 2016
“Root”, “Route”, “Rout”: What’s the Difference?What do sports and agriculture have in common? One is an activity that provides endless hours of excitement and entertainment for...July 4, 2016
Is “Undoubtably” a Word?Let there be no doubt—undoubtably is a word people like to use. You might find that it doesn’t occur often literature, but if you...July 4, 2016
“Got” vs. “Gotten”: Which Is Correct?According to Oxford Dictionaries, the verb get is one of the top five most commonly used verbs in the English language. Some...July 3, 2016