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lose or loose

Today I want to share with you some tips on how to teach your 6th grade students the difference between lose and loose. These are two words that are often confused, especially in writing, and can cause a lot of frustration for both you and your students. Here’s how I explain it to my students: …

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licence or license

Today I’m going to explain the difference between licence and license. These words can be tricky because they have different spellings and meanings depending on whether you are using British or American English. Let’s start with the basics: Here are some sample sentences using licence and license in both British and American English: British English: …

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Independent or independant

Independent and independant are two words that look very similar, but have very different meanings. Independent means free from outside control or influence, or not depending on another for support. Independant is a common misspelling of independent, and it is not a real word. Here are some examples of how to use independent correctly: Here …

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Fluorescent or Florescent

Fluorescent is an adjective that means glowing or emitting light. It is often used to describe artificial lights, such as lamps, tubes, or bulbs, that use electricity to produce bright colors. For example: Florescent is also an adjective, but it means blossoming or flowering. It is often used to describe plants, especially in springtime, that …

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