The hyphen and the dash are commonly confused and misunderstood punctuation marks. And did you know that there are two kinds of dash? That’s right, there are en dashes and em dashes. In this article, we explain ‘em all — hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes — with examples of each. Key Takeaways A hyphen … Read more
Maybe you’re writing to a tenant to let them know that, after careful consideration, you will let Fido move in with them after all. Or, perhaps you’re a teacher and would like to assign poems for your students to read in class. In either scenario – or a million others – you’ll need to know … Read more
Working on an article, class essay, or term paper and need to make your writing flow a little more smoothly? Are you having trouble connecting your ideas? You may need to use transitions. There are many kinds of transitions, and today we’ll be talking about concluding transitions. When you’re at the end of a paragraph, … Read more
Writers and editors always need to be on top of the correct usage of similar words. Failure to understand the correct usage can mean compromising the meaning of a sentence, or even potentially an entire piece. One common pair of words that causes confusion is practise vs practice. Today, we’ll break down the differences between … Read more
Illusion and allusion are two words that often cause confusion due to their similar-sounding nature, but they have distinct meanings and applications in the English language. In this article, we will unravel the complexities of illusion and allusion, providing clear examples to illuminate their disparate roles. Illusion — A Deceptive Mirage Illusion refers to something … Read more
Peak and pique appear and sound so similar that writers often mix them up. Let’s sort out the confusion. Peak Vs. Pique Key Takeaways Each of these words can be a noun and a verb. Peak — Like a mountain peak. A peak, as a noun, is a high point and to peak, the verb … Read more
Role and roll are homophones, meaning they sound the same — but they have different meanings. Here’s how to tell them apart: Role is always a noun and refers to a part that someone (or something) plays, like a character in a movie or someone’s position in work or society. Roll can be a verb … Read more
Though in English we usually add the letter S to make words plural, in the case of foot, we don’t say “foots” — we say “feet.” So, foot is singular and feet is plural. That might be all you need to know, but if you’d like more information, keep reading. In this article, I’ll go … Read more
If “got vs have” has you all confused, don’t worry. We have all the answers you’re looking for if you want to make sure you get it right and have all the knowledge you need to write clearly, concisely, and in a grammatically correct way. Let’s take a closer look at “got,” “have,” and “have … Read more
If your content needs structural editing, then you need a Dedicated Editor from EditorNinja. Learn more here and schedule a call to discuss your needs. When crafting content, sometimes you need an extra set of eyes to help you not only hone the arguments but also organize the information so that your ideas are communicated … Read more
Are you an editor or responsible for editing, but find that you have too much to edit for the time you have? EditorNinja can help. Let’s chat about your challenges and show you how EditorNinja can make your life easier by outsourcing some of your editing to us. Peak and peek appear and sound so … Read more
Unsatisfied and dissatisfied have similar but slightly different meanings, partially owing to the different meanings of their root word, satisfy. Here’s what you need to know. What Is The Difference between Unsatisfied and Dissatisfied? Do you ever find yourself asking “Wait, is it unsatisfied or dissatisfied?” If so, this post will help you. To satisfy … Read more
Aisle and isle are pronounced the same and spelled almost the same (with that bizarre, silent S), but their meanings are quite different. An aisle is a walkway or passage — often between seating, as in a church, train, or theater, or between shelving, as in a library or grocery store. An isle is an … Read more
Writers frequently confuse lied and laid, two similar words with different meanings. Then throw in layed and fuggedaboutit. In a nutshell: Don’t be hard on yourself if you thought layed was a word — it’s a common misspelling of laid. Just to throw a wrench in things even further, I’m going to add that the … Read more
Trying to learn the difference between terms like though and although because you’re editing a lot of content, and finding it hard? That’s why EditorNinja is here. Our professionally trained editors know this stuff like the back of their hand. Schedule a free editorial assessment today to learn how EditorNinja can save you hours of … Read more
Writers often confuse were and we’re. They’re spelled almost the same—except for one little apostrophe—but they mean different things. Here’s a handy guide. Steal Our SEO Checklist Get instant access with your email Subscribe By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We may send you occasional newsletters and promotional … Read more
With only one letter of difference, wander and wonder look nearly the same and sound similar, too. On top of that, they’re both used as verbs — action words.* With all those similarities, writers easily confuse the two, but each word has its own meaning. *Sometimes, wonder is used as a noun — more on … Read more
The difference between “who” and “whom” stumps a lot of people—experienced writers and grammatical newbs alike. “Who vs. whom” is one of the most commonly Googled usage questions, with almost fifty thousand searches a month! Does the Difference between Who and Whom Matter? Perhaps because of this uncertainty, most of us don’t even bother with … Read more
Two words that are commonly mixed up, but can be simple to understand, are affect and effect. Affect is a verb that usually means “to impact” or “to change” whereas Effect is a noun that refers to the outcome of an event or situation that caused a change. Simple, right? Here’s some more to help … Read more
The main difference between “log in” and “login” is that “log in” is a verb where an action is being taken, and “login” is a noun referring to a thing such as your “user login” for a website. Continuing in our series of This or That, today we’re discussing the “this, that, or other” conundrum … Read more
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