600+ Confusing English Words Explained

English has a lot of confusing words, like “specially” and “especially,” or “distinct” and “distinctive,” or “compliment” and “complement.”

You might wonder, “What’s the real difference? When do I use THIS word and not THAT one?” Those doubts can make you hesitate to speak English because you’re afraid of making mistakes.

 

Bootstrap Grammar: How to understand and avoid common errors in writing

Many words in English sound the same but have different spellings and different meanings. If you have ever hesitated about whether to write pizzaʼs or pizzas, you're or your, their or there, to or too, this book is for you. Get ready to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and learn the grammatical difference between these and other troublesome English words so that you never have to hesitate again.