Category Word Comparisons

You type a quick message, pause over a word, and wonder whether the extra “e” belongs there. That small hesitation is exactly why smooth vs smoothe causes confusion: the two forms look like they could be standard alternatives, but modern…

If you are writing a question about something that existed, appeared, or happened in a particular place, you may pause over the verb: “Was there a problem?” or “Were there problems?” The choice can feel small, but it depends on…