For most of us, English is still a challenge. With all its irregularities, exceptions and rules, English is a very difficult language to master. With that in mind, rediff.com presents our English ...

'Doctor! I think I’m shrinking. I’m getting smaller!' 'Well, first you will have to calm down and learn to be a little patient.' A question from Sokhom in Cambodia: What is the difference between a ...

For most of us, English is still a challenge. With all its irregularities, exceptions and rules, English is a very difficult language to master. With that in mind, rediff.com presents our English ...

The word 'bat' is spelled the same but holds different meanings. The 'bat' depicted in the left photo is utilised in the sport of cricket to strike the ball, while the right photo 'bat' refers to a ...

Homophones and homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Homonyms are words that are pronounced and spelt the same way but have different meanings. Like the word, ‘wear’. You ...

“Look at the bride-to-be, see how beautiful she looks! I feel dumbstruck, because I simply cannot believe she is to marry such a cruel and undeserving person. She cannot even consider me, only because ...

Not that I don’t deserve it and have it coming, but before anyone says anything, yes, I know the difference between sew, sow and so. Nobody’d know it after reading my most recent play review, a notice ...

Hello Sokhom. Thank you for your question concerning two terms connected to pronunciation and spelling, namely homophones and homonyms. I'll start with homophones. These are words which have the same ...