Academic Writing

Academic writing is virtually as old as the education sector itself, but times are changing and technology is changing the landscape in highly positive ways. With the help of…

If vs Whether - If is used to describe a condition. Whether is used to describe possibilities or options.

Fewer vs Less - If the noun being measured is countable, like bowls of rice or chocolate bars, use fewer. If the noun cannot be counted, like rice or chocolate, use less.

Idea vs Concept - An idea is a rough mental impression. It could be a thought, suggestion, opinion, belief or intention. Concept stands for an understanding drawn from a particular…

Which vs That - That is used for restrictive clauses. Which is used for nonrestrictive clauses.

Imply vs Infer - Imply means to say something without actually saying it. Infer means to conclude something based on the information received.

Elder vs Older - Elder is an adjective that can be used only when you are talking about people. Older is an adjective, as well. But, unlike elder, it can be used for people as well…

Between vs Among - Between is used when referring to two objects or people, and among is used when referring to three or more things or people.

Result in means to cause (something) to happen or to produce (something) as a result. Yield means to produce (something).

Raise vs Rise - Raise is a transitive verb that means ‘to move something upwards or lift something to a higher level. Rise is an intransitive verb that means ‘something moves…

Assure means making a promise or giving a guarantee to help people overcome fear, anxiety, or insecurity about something. Ensure means making sure that something will or will not…

Affect vs Effect - In most cases, affect works as a verb as it influences or impacts something. Usually, effect works as a noun. It is the result of an impact or an action on…