What is the difference between SOMETIMES and AT TIMES?
Awais R. asks, “Can you differentiate between at times and sometimes.” Thomas explores the difference and how it connects to poetry.
Tag: Confusing Words
What part of speech is “there” and “here”?
Jennifer A. asks, “What part of speech are here and there?” Here Thomas explains how to use and classify these words in a sentence.
Should we say “It is I” or “It is me”?
A student recently asked whether it is correct to say “it’s me” or “it’s I.” As Thomas explains, both are right but for different reasons.
When to Use After or Afterwards?
Pablo R. asks, “How do you know when to use after or afterwards?” Here’s a way to tell the difference between them and also the word afterward.
Do We Say “One Of Those Who Is” or “One Of Those Who Are?”
When we use the phrase “one of those who,” do we say “one of those who ARE” or “one of those who IS”? How are they different?
What is the Difference between Literally and Figuratively?
Ezane H. asks, “What is the difference between figurative and literally, metaphorically? Does literally also mean figuratively? How do you use it in a sentence?” Take a peek at this answer from Thomas
What is the difference between beside and besides?
Emilio W. asks, “What is the difference between beside and besides?” Here’s an answer from a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, complete with examples.
When do we use amount and when do we use number?
Julia C. from Walla Walla asks, “When do we use the word amount and when do we use the word number?” Here Thomas explains amount vs number by explaining count and non-count or mass nouns.
There, Their, and They’re | What is the Difference?
Jason J. from Cape Town, South Africa asks, “What is the difference between there, their, and they’re? It’s a bit confusing.” Here are three ways to remember the difference forever.
What is the Difference between Anyone and Any One?
Wondering when to use anyone vs any one? Here, with the help of a madrona tree and some deer, Thomas explains the difference between anyone and any one.
What is the Difference between Allude and Elude?
Wondering when to use allude vs elude? Here, in the middle of a snowstorm, Thomas explains the difference between allude, elude, and also the more unusual word illude.
What is the Difference between Awhile and A While?
Wondering when to use awhile vs a while? Here, in the middle of a snowstorm, Thomas explains the difference between awhile, as an adverb, and a while, as a noun phrase.
What is the Difference between Avocation and Vocation?
Jorge R. from Sacramento asks, “What is the difference between avocation and vocation?” Here’s a simple way to remember that an avocation is a hobby, while a vocation is a calling.
Are Amend and Emend Synonyms?
Dave P. from Evanston, Illinois. asks, “Are amend and emend synonyms?” Here’s a handy trick from Thomas about how to remember amend vs emend.
What is the Difference between All Ready and Already?
Lucretia D. from Milwaukee asks, “What is the difference between all ready and already?” Here’s a handy way to remember the difference!
Adopt Vs Adapt Vs Adept
Hakkim A. asks, “What is a simple way keep from getting adopt and adapt confused?” Here Thomas explores adopt vs adapt vs adept, with three simple ways to remember the difference.