Word Choice

Ensure your writing is precise and that you are expressing your ideas clearly and accurately.

  • Who Versus Whom

    Read here about how to decide when to use ‘who’ or ‘whom’; it is a simple distinction between subject and object in a clause.

  • “Which” Versus “That”

    Learn helpful ways to remember when you should use the word ‘that’ instead of the word ‘which’ when you provide more information in a sentence.

  • “Complement” Versus “Compliment”

    Learn the difference between compliment and complement to ensure you recognize when you are praising and when you are expressing perfection.

  • “Into” Versus “In To”

    Learn the difference between “into” and “in to” to ensure you always convey the proper meaning to avoid confusing your readers.

  • “I’m Good” Versus “I’m Well”

    Learn why saying “I’m good” and “I”m well” are both acceptable, and understand how to determine when to use “well” or “good” in your writing.

  • “Lead” Versus “Led”

    Learn the difference between “lead” and “led” and the parts of speech that dictate their use, and discover how to determine which word to use.

  • “Cannot” Versus “Can Not”

    Learn why “cannot” is usually preferred over “can not,” about the exception to this preference and how and when to use “can’t.”

  • “Advise” Versus “Advice”

    Learn how to distinguish between “advise” and “advice,” and discover a few tips to help you know which word choice is correct.