All Right or Alright: Which One Is Correct and Why?
Quick answer first: “All right” is correct. “Alright” is informal and not recommended in standard writing. I remember stopping mid-message and…
Capitol or Capital? A Simple Guide to Get It Right
Quick answer: Use “capital” for cities, money, or letters, and “capitol” only for government buildings. I remember the first time I got…
Engrained or Ingrained: Which One Is Correct and Why
I remember pausing while writing and wondering, “Is it engrained or ingrained?” A quick check saved me from a common mistake. People search…
Email or E-mail: Which One Is Correct?
I remember pausing mid-sentence while typing an important message and wondering, “Is it email or e-mail?” I had seen both versions online…
Piece of Mind or Peace of Mind: Which One Is Correct & Why
“Peace of mind” is correct. “Piece of mind” is wrong in standard English. I learned this the awkward way. I once typed piece of mind in a…
Someday or One Day: What’s the Difference? Which One’s Right?
I remember pausing mid-sentence while writing a short story and thinking, “Should I write someday or one day here?” The sentence sounded fine…
Leaves or Leafs: Which Spelling Is Correct & How to Use It
I remember pausing mid-sentence while writing a school report and thinking, “Wait:- is it leaves or leafs?” I had seen “leafs” online so…
Bleached or Unbleached Flour: Which Is Better & Why It Matters
Bleached or unbleached flour; which one should you use? The quick answer is that neither is always better. It depends on what you’re…
Donut or Doughnut: Which Spelling Is Correct & How Spell It?
Donut and doughnut are both correct spellings—but they are used differently.I figured this out one morning while writing a short post and…