Words like “Among”
The pairs and near-pairs that trip people up around Among. Start with the direct confusables — then follow the thread through the same tag.
Entries in the same category — pick one if the main cluster didn't land.
Aggravate vs. Irritate
Aggravate" means to make worse; "irritate" means to annoy.
GrammarAgreement with Compound Subjects
Compound subjects joined by "and" are plural; those with "or" depend on the nearest subject.
MisusedAlot vs. A Lot
'Alot' is not a word. 'A lot' is always two words.
GrammarAmbiguous Pronouns
Make sure it's clear what noun a pronoun refers to.
MisusedAnxious vs. Eager
Anxious = worried/nervous. Eager = excited to do something.
GrammarApostrophe Misuse
Apostrophes indicate possession or contractions, not plurals.
MisusedBeside vs. Besides
Beside" means next to; "besides" means in addition to.
MisusedBiweekly Confusion
Biweekly" can mean twice a week or every two weeks.
GrammarBring vs. Take
Bring means movement toward you. Take means movement away from you.
GrammarCapitalization Errors
Follow rules for capitalizing letters properly.
GrammarComma Splice
Using a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.
MisusedComprise vs. Compose
Comprise = to include/consist of. Compose = to make up/form.
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