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Have you been shopping or gone shopping?
It all depends on whether you have come back or not! Let's look at this example: Yes. “He’s been shopping” tells us that he’s gone and...

Joanne
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Is it the amount or the number of something?
You want to express the quantity of something but are not sure whether to refer to the amount of it or the number of it. Let's take these...

Joanne
Nov 19, 20201 min read


Are you looking for the affect or the effect?
Do you want to change something or view the results?

Joanne
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Do you accept it or except it?
Accept, except. Say these two words out loud and they sound very similar. If you used them incorrectly when speaking the listener might...

Joanne
Sep 9, 20201 min read


Can you see a car, or the car?
Indefinite or definite article? Let's be clear.

Joanne
Sep 9, 20201 min read
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