i before e except after c
When I was at school – many years ago – I was taught the spelling rule “i before e except after c”. It was very useful to help me remember to put the i...
Category: Spelling
Which is correct: “learned” or “learnt”?
Which is correct: “learned” or “learnt”? Both! In British English, the verb “to learn” is irregular. The past participle is “learnt”. So, we might say: Similar irregular verbs include: In American English, many irregular...
‘Recognise’ or ‘recognize’?
‘Recognise’ and ‘recognize’ are both correct spellings. ‘Recognise’ is mainly used in British English. ‘Recognize’ is used in American English. Many people say that ‘recognise’ is the correct spelling in British English, but other...
“Effect” or “Affect”?
Examples: It might help to think of a raven: Of course, there are exceptions and other meanings: