What you need to know about flyer and flier
Trying to publicize something and don't know if you should make flyers or fliers? The Word Nerd has you covered. ;)
Tag: spelling
Gray or Grey: Which is Correct?
How do you spell gray, with an "a" or an "e"? The Word Nerd explains...
When to Use Affect or Effect
There are word pairs in the English language that have troubled my writing for years. When should I use who or whom? What’s the difference between lay a...
The Difference Between Homograph, Homophone, and Homonym
Do you know the difference between a homograph and a homonym? Thanks to my fifth grade son and his teacher, I do! Let me share with you. There's a quiz for w...
When to Use Lay vs. Lie
Do you know when to use lay vs. lie? I've got some tips to help.
When to Use Conscience or Conscious
I had to look up conscious and conscience while editing my manuscript. Do you know the difference between these words? Come tell me...