Word Confusion: Aid versus Aide
An aide can aid while aid can be given by, for, or to an aide in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
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Word Confusion: Ewe vs Yew vs You
Oh, ye of little faith, as you tread the path between yew and ewe in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Capri versus capris
A Word Confusion post for self-editing writers visiting Capri while wearing capris.
Word Confusion: windbreaker versus Windbreaker
A Windbreaker refers to a specific jacket by a specific manufacturer; a windbreaker is any wind-resistant jacket. See more of this Word Confusion at KD Did It.
Grammar: Absolute Words
A Grammar Explanation post for self-editing writers needing the absolute last…hmmm, that’s not true. Learn more in “Absolute Words”.
Word Confusion: Viscose vs Vicious vs Viscous
Misusing viscose, vicious, or viscous can send totally different messages if these words are confused. Explore this Word Confusion at KD Did It.
Word Confusion: -ing and -ed Endings
Two verb endings — -ing and -ed — when you encounter a “consonant + e” or a “consonant-vowel-consonant” are treated differently in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Protégé versus Protégée
Another French distinction between the male and female versions of protégé(é) a self-editing writer should know in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Word Confusion: Grate versus Great
It’s not great when the writing grates on you in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Formatting Tip: Italics
The rules for italicizing are myriad and convoluted. This Formatting Tip from KD Did It on italics is definitely one to bookmark.