Common Errors In English: Lists Commonly Misused English Words

There are quite many words in English language that are confusing in their usage, so many people make mistakes using them. This site contains a list of common misused English words and phrases like affect/effect, amoral/immoral, adviser/advisor etc. and explains the correct way to use these words along with examples in different sentences. The site is basically an online version of the book called ‘Common Errors in English Usage‘ by Paul Brians.

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Users may browse words alphabetically or search using the search option.

Features:

  • Directory of misused English phrases words with explanations and correct usage.
  • Browse words alphabetically or search by keyword.
  • The site is an online version of the book “Common Errors in English Usage” by Paul Brians.
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Check out Common Errors  @ http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors

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