Grammar

Many writers feel confused when choosing between ingrained and engrained. At first, both spellings seem correct. However, only one form works…

Last week, I heard someone say, “I’m bussing tables tonight,” and later I saw a news article about “school busing.” Both words looked almost…

Last week, I sent a message to a friend saying, “Someday I will visit your country.” After sending it, I paused and wondered if I had written…

You are writing a report, email, or business document and suddenly stop at one word: headcount or head count. You have seen both forms in…

Sarah rushed to send an important email when she stopped at one word — canceled or cancelled? At that moment, her confidence dropped.…

Have you ever ordered a coffee and said “carmel latte,” only to see the barista write caramel on your cup? You’re not alone. This small…

You’re finishing a short story and reread one line: “The moon shined over the lake.” You stop. Something feels off. Should it be shined or…

Ahmed was writing an email to his commanding officer when he paused. Should he write Sergeant or Sargeant? He had seen both spellings online,…

You’re texting a friend about a movie trailer and type: “I got a sneek peek at the new episode!” You stop. Is that right—or should it be…