Similes

Many English learners get confused between “lives” and “lifes.” Since some English nouns change their spelling when they become plural, it can…

Many English learners wonder whether “geez” or “jeez” is the correct spelling. Since both words sound the same and are used in similar…

Many English learners wonder whether they should write “barbeque” or “barbecue.” Since both spellings are commonly seen on signs, menus, and…

Many English learners get confused between “finaly” and “finally.” Since the words look very similar, it is easy to miss the extra l when…

Many English learners confuse “wont” and “won’t” because they look almost identical. However, these two words have completely different…

Many English learners get confused between “alumni” and “alumnus.” Since both words relate to graduates or former students, it can be…

Many English learners wonder whether they should use “smooth” or “smoothe.” Since the words look almost identical, it is easy to confuse them.…

Many English learners get confused between “seen” and “saw.” Since both words come from the verb see, they are often mixed up in speaking and…

Many English learners get confused between “loafs” and “loaves.” Since some English words ending in -f change their spelling in the plural…

Many English learners wonder whether they should write “pyjamas” or “pajamas.” Since both spellings are common, it can be confusing to know…