“On”, “Onto” or “On to” – How to use them correctly?
On vs Onto vs On to - On is used to indicate location or position on a surface. Onto indicates the movement of something from a particular position or location to another. On to,…
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“And” VS. “Or”- What is the Difference?
And vs Or - And is used to connect or join two or more phrases, words, sentences, etc. Or is used to connect two or more possibilities, options, or alternatives.
Disc vs. Disk- What is the Difference?
Disc vs Disk - Disc is the preferred spelling in British English which commonly refers to a round object like a CD, a Frisbee, or a part of the body situated between the spinal…
What is the Difference Between Although and Though?
Although vs Though - Although is used more commonly in formal writing and though in casual writing or communication. When though is used as a conjunction and an adverb which means…
What is the difference between incident and incidence?
Incident vs Incidence - Incident means an event, an occurrence, or a moment that may or may not be expected. Incidence means the frequency or the time intervals at which an event…
Continual vs. Continuous – Know the Difference
Continual vs Continuous - Continual or its adverb continually is used when referring to a series of events that are continuous but have breaks. Continuous or its adverb …
What is the difference between “two” and “both”?
Two vs Both - Two is used when you call out or indicate two people or things out of a whole lot. Both is used when you refer to two people or things that are already chosen from a…
What is the difference between beside and besides?
Beside vs Besides - Beside is a preposition that means 'next to' or 'at the side of.' It is typically used to refer to a location. Besides is also a preposition. It means 'other…
What is the difference between advice and advise?
Advice vs Advise - Advice is a noun; it is the suggestion or recommendation you give someone else. Advise is a verb; it is you telling or urging someone to do something for their…
Dose and Dosage ─ What is the Difference?
Dose vs Dosage - Dose refers to a measured portion or a quantity of a medicine or a substance that must be taken at a time. Dosage refers to the duration or frequency at which the…
What is the Difference Between Ambiguous and Ambivalent?
Ambiguous vs Ambivalent - Ambiguous is used when a situation is unclear and can be interpreted in more than one way. Ambivalent is used when you are aware or have clarity about a…
How to Effectively Use Commas in Academic Writing (Part 2)
“I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again.”
– Oscar Wilde
The previous article described the…