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Phase or faze? These two words sound the same but they have very different meanings.

As a proofreader one of the big things you will be expected to catch are spelling errors. Does this mean you have to be a perfect speller? Of course not!

They’re really easy to confuse - and not just because they sound similar, but because they both have negative connotations. Here’s how to remember the difference.

Here’s a pair of words I often see confused. Sheer with two e’s, and shear with an a. So what’s the difference, and how can you remember to always use the right one?

Torturous and tortuous are easily confused. Here’s how to always pick the right one.