SPELLING & WORD CHOICE

Spelling Guides

Clear up common spelling mistakes and learn to choose the right word for the meaning you want.

SPELLING

Commonly Confused English Words

Review frequently confused English words and practical checks that help you choose the right spelling and meaning.

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SPELLING

Affect vs. Effect

Learn when to use affect as a verb and effect as a noun, with examples and a simple memory check.

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SPELLING

Their vs. There vs. They're

Understand the difference between their, there and they're with examples and a quick proofreading method.

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SPELLING

Your vs. You're

Learn the difference between the possessive your and the contraction you're, with simple examples.

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SPELLING

Lose vs. Loose

Understand the difference between lose, a verb meaning fail to keep or win, and loose, an adjective meaning not tight.

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SPELLING

How to Spell Definitely

Learn the correct spelling of definitely, understand why it is often misspelled and see examples in sentences.

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SPELLING

Obstacle or Obsticle?

Learn the correct spelling of obstacle and why obsticle is a common spelling error.

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Check meaning as well as spelling

A spell-checker can confirm that a word exists, but it cannot always tell whether it is the right word for the sentence. Read for meaning, check the grammatical role and review similar-sounding words in context.