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Tag: Confusing Words

anyone vs any one

What is the Difference between Anyone and Any One?

Posted on June 25, 2021August 3, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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?

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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.

awhile: adverb that modifies or describes a verb - it gives a sense of "for a period of time"

What is the Difference between Awhile and A While?

Posted on May 27, 2021July 6, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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 different between vocation and avocation?

What is the Difference between Avocation and Vocation?

Posted on April 28, 2021September 2, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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.

amend - add; emend - error

Are Amend and Emend Synonyms?

Posted on April 21, 2021March 9, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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.

all ready already

What is the Difference between All Ready and Already?

Posted on April 14, 2021March 9, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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

Adopt Vs Adapt Vs Adept

Posted on March 24, 2021February 23, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

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.

accept: I'll accept an apple and a good idea.

What is the Difference between Accept and Except?

Posted on February 17, 2021March 8, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Juliana R. asks, “What is the difference between accept and except?” Here Thomas explores the difference between these commonly confused words, with clear examples of both accept and except and some handy memory tricks.

Difference Between Ability, Capacity, and Capability

Difference Between Ability and Capacity (and also Capability!)

Posted on February 10, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Jonathon C. asks, “What is the difference between ability and capacity?” Here Thomas gives an answer that explores ABILITY, CAPACITY, also also another frequently confused word, CAPABILITY.

Lay, Lie, and Laid? Chickens, I Say, Chickens!

What is the Difference between Lay, Lie, and Laid?

Posted on January 5, 2021January 6, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

One of the most common and confusing issues in English grammar is the difference between lay, lie, and laid. People can usually remember that there IS a difference, but most have trouble remembering what the difference is. Here Thomas shares a way to remember the difference between lay, lie, and laid for good.

There, their, and they're

What is the difference between there, their, and they’re?

Posted on June 17, 2020October 26, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Thomas gives a simple way to remember the difference between there, their, and they’re. THERE has to do with WHERE. THEIR is a possessive pronoun like OUR and YOUR. THEY’RE always expands into THEY ARE. Remember this and you’ll always remember the difference.

What is the different between then and than?

What is the difference between then and than?

Posted on May 27, 2020October 26, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Juanita B. from Vancouver, BC, asks, “What is the different between then and than?” The secret is to remember that THEN has to do with TIME and THAN has to COMPARISON. If you remember the E in TIME and the A in COMPARISON, you’ll never confuse THEN and THAN again.

Favorite Writing Advice for Students?

Favorite Writing Advice for Students?

Posted on May 13, 2020October 26, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

The Willow Grove Homeschool Groups asks, “Favorite Writing Advice for Students?” Here’s some heartfelt advice from Thomas.

What are active voice and passive voice?

What are active voice and passive voice?

Posted on May 13, 2020October 26, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Sophia R. asks, “What are active voice and passive voice?” Here’s a simple and clear explanation from Thomas.

I'm confused about how we use the word "however"?

How do we use the word “however”?

Posted on May 4, 2020November 13, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Jonathon C. asks, “How to we use the word however?” As Thomas explains, there are some simple rules to make sure your sentences are clear.

When do we use affect and when do we use effect?

When do we use affect and when do we use effect?

Posted on April 22, 2020October 26, 2021 by Cozy Grammar

Mahalia W. asks, “When do we use affect and when do we use effect?” Here Thomas gives a simple but powerful mnemonic device. You’ll never forget the difference between the two words again. 

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