[:es] Less v. Fewer INCORRECT: I take less business trips now. CORRECT: I take fewer business trips now. INCORRECT: I have fewer rice than you. CORRECT: I have less rice than you. Rule: Use fewer for things that are countable. Use less for things that are uncountable. [:en] Less v. Fewer INCORRECT: I take less…
Tip of the week: Peek v. Peak v. Pique
[:es] Peek v. Peak v. Pique Peek: Taking a quick look at something. Example: She peeked into the room to see if he was there. Peak: Is the highest point of something. Example: He died at the peak of his career. Pique: Is to provoke or instigate something Example: The story piqued my curiosity. [:en]…
Tip of the week: Practice v Practise
[:es] Practice v Practise INCORRECT: I practice English every day. CORRECT: I practise English every day. Rule: Practise is a verb. Practice is a noun. Examples: They practise tennis on Saturdays. He has a dental practice in the city. [:en] Practice v Practise INCORRECT: I practice English every day. CORRECT: I practise English every…
Tip of the week: Into/In to
[:es] Into/In to Into indicates when something or someone ends up within or inside. Examples: Lindsey walked into the room. Please put the apple into the bag. In & To are individual words used to indicate other things or actions. Examples: Please log in to our website. I like to tune in to the classical…
Tip of the week: i.e. versus e.g.
[:es] i.e. versus e.g. i.e. (id est) means ‘that is’ or ‘in other words’. i.e. clarifies what you have said. Example: Jack posted a photo on his social media page, i.e. his food blog. e.g. (exempli gratia) means ‘for example’ or ‘example given’. e.g. adds colour to a story through an example. Example: Jack likes…