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Scribendi's Guide to Commonly Confused Words

Never confuse homonyms, homophones, or other similar-sounding words again. Our extensive guide includes over 350 commonly confused words.

Mastering English Slang: English Terms of Endearment

In this post, which is the first in our series on mastering English slang, we examine English terms of endearment.

A Comprehensive Guide to Verb Tenses in English

Are you confused by verb tenses? Our comprehensive guide to verb tenses in English is here to help!

3 Tips to Improve Your English Writing

Learning to speak a new language is difficult. Let Scribendi help with 3 tips to improve your skills as an English writer.

Should I Use Accept or Except? A Closer Look

If you have ever been unsure about whether to use accept or except when writing a sentence, it is completely understandable. After all, both "accept" and "except" are derived from the Latin word "capere," which means "to take." However, the two words' meanings are almost opposite.

Subject–Verb Agreement, Simplified

Let Scribendi simplify the task of subject–verb agreement by providing subject–verb agreement examples explaining the various concord rules in English.

The Top 10 Misspellings of "Scribendi" (Plus: What Does "Scribendi" Mean?)

Have you ever wondered what "Scribendi" means? Check out our newest blog post, in which we also outline the top 10 funniest misspellings of "Scribendi."

Common ESL Errors to Avoid in Your College Essays

Whether you're writing a college admissions essay or a paper for a class, it can be difficult to find the right words. It's even more difficult if English is your second language, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some common ESL errors to avoid in your college essays.