Just like how the words “few”, “a few”, and “the few” have different meanings and usage, similarly, the words “little”, “a little”, and ”the little” are different from each other. Although the trio has morally the same meaning, they are not applicable everywhere, and one cannot interchange them. All three words are used in different … Read more
Sometimes using the right word to convey the right meaning through a sentence can be much more confusing. Several words are so close to each other concerning their meaning that one might face a dilemma if their differences are not clear. Similarly, the words “no”, “not”, “none”, and “never” belongs to that category. They are … Read more
The words “few” and “some” can sometimes be complicated and confusing. Many people tend to interchange while using them as they almost hold the same meaning. But one should realize that they can be similar but not the same. “Few” and “some” are quantifiers and determiners that generally indicate something small in number. While they … Read more
There are several words in the English language that hold almost the same meaning. But they sound different, spell different, and have different usage. The words “few” and “little” belong to that category. “Few” and “little” are quantifiers we commonly use in our speech and writing. They both are used as adjectives and have similar … Read more
Like one never stops learning, the English language can never stop confusing. When we talk about the most tricky part of the English language, no doubt, we are referring to homophones. They can get very complicated if you are not aware of them. Homophones are words that sound exactly the same. And the most common … Read more
The words “quite” and “quiet” are among the most confusing words. They almost sound the same, and even their spellings have only a minor difference. Sometimes people even tend to mistake them unconsciously. The words “quiet” and “quite” have completely different meanings and are used differently in different contexts. They are both actual words, but … Read more
The words “your” and “yours” are easily confusing because of their spellings. You are most likely to misspell them, thinking they are the same word with the same meaning. But that should not be the case. “Your” and “yours” are used differently in different sentences to mean different things. While they may look the same … Read more
Do you ever get confused wondering how and when to use certain words in a sentence to express the right meaning? Of course, you do. In fact, many people find it complicated to place the right article and use the right word sometimes. And we are most definitely talking about the usage of “few,” “a … Read more
You are not the only one who has mistaken the use of the words “each” and “every.” These words in English grammar seem quite simple and easy to use, but even proficient writers have often fallen victim to such mistakes. The words “each” and “every” are quantifiers used in a sentence generally to indicate or … Read more
Time and again, literature has impressed many souls with its creative and intellectual mix. Literature is the art of writing and conveying meanings in a very exquisite and rich manner. Prose and poetry belong to that category. These are a form of literature that is very commonly known to us. The main difference between prose … Read more
