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Tortuous vs. Torturous

February 23, 2018 -

Sometimes, words with similar sounds cause confusion among writers, especially when their spellings are also similar. This is the case with the terms tortuous and… Continue reading

Prepositions Exercise

February 22, 2018 -

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition or prepositional phrase. Answers 1. This table is made of teak wood. 2. I am going home.… Continue reading

Phrasal Verbs Exercise

February 21, 2018 -

This grammar exercise tests your understanding of common phrasal verbs in English. Fill in the blanks. Answers 1. The rebels gave in after years of… Continue reading

Pedal vs. Peddle

February 21, 2018 -

Some words sound alike but actually have different meanings and uses, causing some people to misuse or interchange them. They are called homophones. The terms… Continue reading

Omission | Grammar Exercise

February 20, 2018 -

A word or phrase has to be omitted from the following sentences to make them grammatically correct. Identify that word. Answers 1. I might be… Continue reading