GRAMMAR WITS
GRAMMAR
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...
GRAMMAR
Motif vs Theme: Clarifying the Confusion
Alizy Smith
May 24, 2025
Picture this: A promising writer submits their $50,000 manuscript to a top publisher. The rejection letter arrives with devastating feedback:...
GRAMMAR
Rouse vs Arouse: What’s the Difference and How to Use Them
Alizy Smith
May 16, 2025
“Rouse” and “arouse” are two English verbs that share similar sounds and roots but differ significantly in meaning and usage....
GRAMMAR
Long Term or Long-Term: What’s the Right Choice in Writing?
Alizy Smith
April 7, 2025
The phrase “long term or long-term” refers to two grammatically correct but contextually distinct expressions. “Long term” without a hyphen...
