Jagruti Sharma

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English guide: When is an error not an error?

English guide: When is an error not an error?

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2007

Here's a look at the evolution of the English language. It's a list of 'errors' that have become so common, they're now accepted as standard English!

English bloopers: A guide for everyone

English bloopers: A guide for everyone

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

Many words in English look and sound the same, but have different meanings. Do you understand the differences between them? Read on

English guide: Help with tricky words

English guide: Help with tricky words

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

English has many words that look and sound similar, but have completely different meanings! Read on for examples and definitions

Is English a problem? Here's help!

Is English a problem? Here's help!

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

Do you understand the difference between an allusion and an illusion? Here's more help with homonyms

English errors: 'What's the worse-case scenario?'

English errors: 'What's the worse-case scenario?'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2007

A list of English errors that are so common, they're hardly even noticed!

English Errors:  'It's a doggy dog world'

English Errors: 'It's a doggy dog world'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2007

Here's a list of English bloopers that are so common, few people even recognise them as errors. We present the bloopers side by side with the correct expression.

Homonym help: Through the letter 'H'

Homonym help: Through the letter 'H'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2007

Homonyms are words that sound the same when pronounced, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Today, we review homonyms starting with the letters F, G and H.

English errors: More help with homonyms

English errors: More help with homonyms

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2007

Homonyms can be a hassle. Today, we look at more common errors made when words look and sound the same, but have completely different meanings!

Are you weak in English? Help with homonyms

Are you weak in English? Help with homonyms

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2007

A detailed list that coverse homonyms known to trip up non-native English speakers and writers. Don't miss it!