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Yoga vs. Yogurt
Yoga vs. YogurtThe main reason why you may be tempted to believe that “yoga” is connected to “yogurt” is that they both start with “yog-“. However, this is not a case similar to that of “in” & “i…
Vegan vs. Vegetarian
Vegan vs. VegetarianBoth “vegan” and “vegetarian” refer to a diet that consists of products that are not derived from animals. The best clue to remember this is the beginning of the words, which both…
Thyme vs. Time
Thyme vs. Time
In truth, there is in fact a huge difference between the meanings of “thyme” and “time”. Despite their similar spellings, the two words are used in completely different contexts, ha…
All right vs. Alright vs. Allright
What is the controversy? 
All right vs. alright vs. allright: No one argues that they sound the same. But do they mean the same? Are they interchangeable?
Today, there …
Only If vs. If Only
Only If
“You fail only if you stop writing.” -Ray Bradbury
Let’s start our exploration by separating the words only and if.
If is a conjunction that joins phrases together: it means on the c…
Made From vs. Made Of vs. Made With vs. Made out of
Made from
Made from is often used when describing how something is modified to create something else; it often describes a material that has been changed by the transformation of its …
15 Baseball Idioms and Metaphors
It is interesting to contemplate how a language grows. For example, let’s look at what the game of baseball contributed to the English language. 
As baseball consolidated its identity, it dev…
3 Instinctive Grammar Rules
Most native English speakers are not English majors and have never studied grammar. Most of us do not know the underlying rules that govern the structures and usage of the English language. We speak …
Democracy vs. Republic
In this article, we will explore the differences and similarities between a "democracy" and a "republic". 
What is a Democracy?
In a "democracy," the majority rule provides the basis …
Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language can be challenging, especially for an adult. It takes motivation, energy, and perseverance. 
In this article, I will share some tips about activities and attitudes…
3 Online Words Of The Year: Catphishing, Ghosting, Doxing
What Are Catphishing, Ghosting, and Doxing?
The Internet provides us with an unparalleled amount of information and opportunities. Hand in hand with digital technologies are new dangers, and there…
What Is an Archetype?

We use the word “archetype” in our daily language to refer to a prototype or a perfect model for something. 
For example, we might say: “She is the archetype of a successful teacher.”&nbs…
Today’s Slang: 15 Traditional Words That Have New Meanings
Slang is often invented and used by the youth of each generation. These new words, or new ways of using existing words, provide the young with a way of defining their identity, separate from their pa…
Common Yiddish Idioms in English
Did you know that the word “bagel” is taken from Yiddish?How about the origin of the word “glitch”? Did you ever use the word “schlep”?  Also from Yiddish!
Continue reading to learn…
Personification vs Anthropomorphism
Do you know the difference between Personification vs Anthropomorphism?
 Personification and anthropomorphism are two kinds of literary devices that are used to give depth and emotion to our …
Born in vs. Born at
In English, prepositions such as "at" and "in" are used to convey different types of information about time and place. When referring to a person's birthplace, "born at" and "born in" are two common …
The Singular 'Their'
In traditional grammar, 'their' is a plural pronoun used to indicate possession by more than one person. However, in modern usage, it has found a place as a gender-neutral singular pronoun, addressi…


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A He gave the gift to she.
B Our house is bigger than their.
C This book is hers, not yours.
D They are going on vacation with we.

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