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Commonly Confused

i.e. vs. e.g.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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And how did it get that name?

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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These people needed a computer

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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Is It 'Hanger' or 'Hangar'?

 

How to remember which is which

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