What’s the Difference Between Invoke and Evoke?
What’s the difference between invoke vs evoke? Though they both derive from the same root word, vox, (Latin for voice,) their definitions and contexts in which they should be used vary.
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
When is it Correct to Use Their, They’re, or There?
“There” means that place, “their” is possessive pronoun, and “they’re” is a contraction that combines they and are.
What’s the Plural of Deer? (Deer or Deers?)
Make no moose-take, the plural of deer is deer, sans -s (sans is French for ‘without’).
What’s Plural of Goose? (Geese? Geeses? Gooses?)
A gander at this lesson will teach you the plural of goose is geese (no pun intended).
Is Sheep Singular or Plural?
Make no moose-take, the only correct plural of sheep is sheep, sans -s .
Do You Capitalize the First Word After a Colon?
If you guessed whether capitalizing after a colon has something to do with style guides, you’re on the ‘write’ path.
When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Affect vs. effect: what’s the difference? How do you use affect and effect? Here’s a pro (Grammarflex) tip to aide your memory—it’s as easy as remembering that affect is a verb and effect is a noun. See what I did there? The letters in bold, (i.e., those that altogether spell RAVEN), stands for ‘remember,… Read More »When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Whose vs. Who’s: What’s the Difference?
Who’s is a contraction that combines who and is. Whose is the possessive form of who.