Category: Grammar

Have you ever paused while typing and wondered, “Is it shiney or shiny?” You are definitely not alone. This is a surprisingly common spelling…

If you have ever written a sentence like “I ___ out of the room,” you may have paused over sneaked or snuck. Both forms…

Have you ever stopped while writing a sentence and wondered whether it should be “nighttime” or “night time”? You are not alone. This small…

Have you ever seen someone ask “thumb in or thumb out?” and wondered what they were talking about? The question sounds straightforward, but its…

Have you ever typed “puting” and wondered whether you forgot a letter? You’re not alone. The confusion between puting or putting is common, especially…

Have you ever typed “glueing” and wondered whether it looks right? You are not alone. The spelling glueing or gluing can be confusing because…

Have you ever typed, “I’m laying on the bed,” and suddenly wondered whether it should actually be “I’m lying on the bed”? You’re definitely…

Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether someone is nosey or nosy? You are definitely not alone. Both spellings appear in everyday writing, social…

Have you ever typed “girlie or girly” and paused before hitting send? You are definitely not alone. Both words appear frequently online, in text…

If whoever vs. whomever makes you stop in the middle of a sentence and question everything you learned in English class, you are definitely…