You’ve probably seen both “skillset” and “skill set” in job descriptions or LinkedIn posts — but which one is actually correct? 🤔 Both forms appear everywhere, from corporate emails to HR documents, yet not everyone agrees on which version to use. The confusion comes from English’s love for compound words: sometimes two words fuse into…
Ever come across the words “lier” and “liar” and wondered if one of them is just a typo? 🤔 They look almost identical, sound nearly the same, and both come from the verb “lie.” But here’s the tricky part — they come from different meanings of that word! Although “lier” and “liar” share the same…
Ever wondered whether the plural of “bus” is busses or buses? 🚍 You’re not alone — it’s one of those English spelling confusions that trip up even native speakers. Both forms exist, both look correct, and you’ll probably spot each in books or online. But the truth is: only one spelling is standard, while the…
Ever stared at the end of a report or research paper and wondered whether to label the extra section “appendices” or “appendixes”? 🤔 You’re not alone — both forms look right, and you’ve probably seen each used in books, journals, and academic documents. But here’s the twist: both are technically correct, yet they’re used in…
Have you ever needed to write that someone is taking legal action and paused, wondering: is it sueing or suing? 🤔 Both might look right at first glance — after all, we add -ing to most verbs by simply tacking it on. But in this case, only one spelling is correct, and the other is…
Have you ever typed “in route” when texting that you’re on your way somewhere — and then wondered if it should actually be “en route”? You’re definitely not alone! These two phrases look almost identical and sound similar, but only one of them is correct in formal English. Although “in route” might seem logical in…
Have you ever seen the words axle and axel and thought they were just spelling variations? You’re not alone! These two terms sound identical but have completely different meanings — one belongs to mechanics, and the other to figure skating. Although they’re pronounced the same way, axle and axel are not interchangeable. Using the wrong…
If you’ve ever typed “onsite” and hesitated — wondering whether it needs a hyphen — you’re not alone. The debate between “onsite” and “on-site” confuses even seasoned writers and professionals. Both versions appear in emails, job descriptions, and corporate websites, but only one is preferred in formal and professional English. Although they look similar, the…
Have you ever paused mid-sentence wondering whether to say “I lended him some money” or “I lent him some money”? 🤔Both words might sound right when you’re speaking fast — but only one of them is grammatically correct in modern English. Although “lended” occasionally pops up in casual speech or historical texts, the standard and…
Have you ever read something and thought, “That doesn’t make sense here,” even though the words themselves were fine? That’s the power of context — or, in many cases, the lack of it. People often use “content” and “context” interchangeably, but they actually mean very different things. Although they sound similar, they serve completely different…
