GRAMMAR WITS

Vicious vs Viscous: Use Them Correctly in Writing

Vicious vs Viscous: Use Them Correctly in Writing

Alizy Smith
June 9, 2025

“Vicious vs viscous” refers to the clear but often misunderstood distinction between two similar-sounding adjectives in English. Vicious means deliberately...

Understanding How “Run” Changes in the Past and Past Participle

Understanding How “Run” Changes in the Past and Past Participle

Alizy Smith
June 6, 2025

The verb “run” changes form when used in the past tense and past participle, which are essential for expressing actions...

What’s the Plural of Iris Explanation with Examples

What’s the Plural of Iris Explanation with Examples

Alizy Smith
May 26, 2025

The plural of “iris” can be written in two accepted forms: “irises” and “irides.” Both are correct depending on the...

Re-sign or Resign? Learn When and How to Use Each Correctly

Re-sign or Resign? Learn When and How to Use Each Correctly

Alizy Smith
May 10, 2025

The terms re-sign and resign may look nearly identical, but their meanings couldn’t be more different. Re-sign—with a hyphen—means to...