Confusing Words

Have you ever wondered whether to write capital or capitol when talking about a city, government, or legislative building? You’re

Have you ever typed “loose or lose” and suddenly wondered which word belongs in your sentence? You are not alone.

Is it timeframe or time frame? If you have ever paused while writing an email, report, essay, or professional document,

Have you ever stopped while writing and wondered whether the plural of tomato is tomatoes or tomatos? It is an

Have you ever typed “ect” at the end of a list and wondered whether it should actually be “etc.”? You

Onto and on to look almost identical, but they do not always mean the same thing. Knowing when to write

If you’ve ever hesitated between blond or blonde, you’re definitely not alone. Both spellings are correct, but they are traditionally

Labelled or labeled which spelling should you use? The answer depends mainly on the variety of English you are writing.

Awhile or a while is a common English grammar question because both forms refer to time and sound almost identical.

If you often pause and wonder whether to write your or you’re, you are not alone. These two words sound