This blog series equips you to navigate choices with confidence and express yourself in English with ease and eloquence.

Meem or Meme: Which Is Correct?

"Meem" is a misspelling of "meme," which is a cultural element, often in the form of an image, video, piece of text, or a concept

Rediculous or Ridiculous: Which Is Correct?

"Rediculous" is a misspelling of "ridiculous," which is an adjective that describes something as deserving or inviting ridicule or mockery because it is absurd, laughable, or extremely silly.

Emaculate or Immaculate: Which Is Correct?

"Emaculate" is a misspelling of "immaculate," which is an adjective that means extremely clean, neat, or free from any flaw, error, stain, blemish, or impurity.

Were vs. Was

"Were" and "was" are both past tense forms of the verb "to be," but they are used differently based on the number of the subject (plural or singular) and in various contexts, including reported speech and hypothetical situation

Onsite/on-site vs. On site

Onsite/on-site emphasizes a direct connection to an event at a specific location, while on site is a more general term indicating physical presence.

Héros vs. Heroes

French use the word heros for male hero, while heroes is an English term that is more gender neutral. Both refer to figures who demonstrate courage or accomplishments.

Jist vs. Gist

Jist is the incorrect variation of gist. Gist means the central meaning of something. Jist and gist is a common source of confusion due to their similar pronunciation.

Accept vs. Except

Accept is to receive or agree to something willingly. Except is to exclude or make an exception for something or someone.

Counsel vs. Council

A counsel is the advice or guidance given to someone, or a person usually in a legal setting, while council is group of individuals elected to make decisions.