The Oatmeal Clarifies Misspelled Words

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Phyl

…and, you know, kind of does my job for me! :)

But this is a great summary of a lot of words people constantly misspell or use in the wrong places. (Notice that I said “a lot”? This page is very firm, and very correct, when it says ‘Alot” is not a word.)

Whether you have a problem with “whether” and “weather,” or want to lose — or was that loose?? — your (you’re?) habit of misspelling, this poster from The Oatmeal can help you remember: Ten Words You Need To Stop Misspelling.

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Phyl Good is an editor and writer, living with one cat and several thousand books. She uses her Editing Certificate and years of writing and editing experience to help other writers produce clear, interesting, and understandable prose, and also produces bright, interesting text for websites, blogs, and ebooks. She loves the flow and beauty of words, and simply has fun making them sound good. Contact her for a free consultation and estimate!
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