Some words are often confused. Let’s clarify their meanings. Today’s pair is principle and principal. Principal is most often used as an adjective, while principle is solely a noun. A principle is a fundamental truth or a rule, such as in science and nature. The aforementioned noun is also used for morally right attitudes […]
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Breath or Breathe?
Once in a while, the word ‘breath’ is confused with ‘breathe.’ Well, there’s no need to worry, as the confusion will be cleared in this blog entry. Please take a look at the following sentences: In order to survive, people need to breathe. Deep breaths are supposed to be soothing. Based on the example sentences, […]
All Together or Altogether?
Occasionally, the word ‘altogether’ is muddled up with ‘all together.’ This blog entry is intended to clear up the confusion. All together – all gathered together in one place. For example: “We spent Christmas all together at the family cottage.” Altogether – an adverb that means entirely; completely; in total. For example: “Altogether, I enjoyed […]
Affect or Effect? Commonly Confused Words
Some words are often confused. Let’s clarify their meanings. Today’s pair is affect and effect. Actually, affect is mostly used as a verb that means to influence. For example: The pandemic has negatively affected many people. Effect, on the other hand, is mostly used as a noun that means a change, result or consequence. […]
A Few Tips for E-mail Writing
The following pieces of advice should help you with writing emails: Make sure to write the subject in the subject line of an email. You should try to keep it short, however; Begin with a greeting and an opening comment; State the purpose or the reason for writing the email; Provide background information if it’s […]
