Common Errors in English
Every entry covers a word, phrase, or usage that confuses even careful writers. Click any entry to read the explanation.
Usages people keep telling you are wrong — but which are actually standard English.
split infinitives · ending with a preposition · beginning with a conjunction · between vs. among · forward vs. forwards · gender vs. sex · who vs. that · hopefully · momentarily · lend vs. loan · near miss · none should be singular · scan vs. skim · off of · feeling bad · persuade vs. convince · connoisseur
Other strange and amusing word confusions.
A focused list of words that trip up even careful spellers.
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