Among vs. Between

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Maybe you subscribed to “Dontcha Wanna Sound Smarter” because although you have a good understanding of English grammar, you want to make sure you’re not committing any egregious grammar errors. So … you only read a post here and there because you feel that you already know the grammar rule explained in many of the … Read more

Nauseous vs. Nauseated

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Am I Nauseous? Well, after all the dessert from the last post, you might have a tummy ache. Maybe you’re even feeling a little nauseous. Or is it nauseated? Hmm …   Nauseous vs. nauseated is one that a lot of people get wrong, so don’t worry if you’re one of them. You really shouldn’t blame yourself. A lot of … Read more

Desert vs. Dessert

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It’s that time of year again … the time when people start worrying about months of overindulging.For some, the excess starts with an extra slice of pumpkin pie, topped with a dollop of whipped cream after Thanksgiving dinner, followed by weeks of downing Christmas cookies after every meal.For others, the chill of winter forces them … Read more