There, their or they’re?
What “there”, “their” and “they’re” mean, and when to use each of them…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/03/26/there-their-or-theyre/
It’s or its? Who’s or whose?
This appears more complicated than it really is. The confusion is understandable…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/03/27/its-or-its-whos-or-whose/
Greengrocers apostrophe’s
We’ve all seen the signs on greengrocers’ displays. You know: the ones giving th…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/03/28/greengrocers-apostrophes/
Suspended sentence
it can be very tricky to read stuff where theres no punctuation you often find t…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/03/29/suspended-sentence/
Foggy spells
Here are ten commonly-used words and phrases which seem to get spelt wrongly mor…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/04/04/foggy-spells/
Lack of interest
Explanation of the distinction between “uninterested” and “disinterested”…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/04/20/lack-of-interest/
Lay, lady, lay (cluck, squawk)
Lie (tell porkies): I always lie, the politician always lies, h…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/04/22/lay-lady-lay-cluck-squawk/
-ice and -ise
How do you tell which word to use when there are two forms of the same word: one…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/04/24/ice-and-ise/
As you like?
It’s widespread, but sloppy usage, to use the word “like” (as in “same as”) with…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/04/27/as-you-like/
Two too many to cope with?
A quick guide on the differences between “two”, “too” and “to”…
http://www.dont-be-a-twit.com/2007/05/22/two-too-many-to-cope-with/