Nowadays, the word literally is being loosely used and can be spotted in casual conversations and writing where it is not denoting its actual meaning.… Continue reading
Ordinance vs. Ordnance
Getting confused with words that look almost exactly alike is nothing new, and this is the case with the terms ordinance and ordnance which are… Continue reading
Expect, Hope and Wait | Exercise
The words expect, hope and wait have similar meanings; however, they are not always interchangeable. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of expect,… Continue reading
Vane vs. Vain vs. Vein
Here’s another set of homophones that also confuse some writers. Although vane, vain, and vein sound alike, they have very different meanings and uses. This… Continue reading
Conditional Clauses Exercise
Test your understanding of conditional clauses with this grammar exercise. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form. Answers If I were you, I… Continue reading
