Writing Tips: Spot the Difference (3): Affect vs Effect This is one that I see quite a bit, people just have no idea when it comes to affect and effect. Affect To act on; produce a change in Effect A result or consequence When you…
Writing Tips: Spot the Difference (2): Practise vs Practice This is a very common mistake, one that I had to relearn myself. Unfortunately, it seems that this has been lost in the “progression” of the English language. practise verb: be involved in a rehearsal, rehearse,…
Writing Tips: Spot the Difference (1): compliment vs complement I’ve noticed that there are many words that people have trouble telling the difference between. I thought it would be useful to help people with some of the common ones. compliment vs complement – Adam complimented Sarah on…
