Its vs. It’s – What’s the Difference? (Worksheet Included)
It’s: a contraction of it is. Its: the possessive of it.
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Opossum vs. possum
Possums are Australian. Opossums are American. Opossums are sometimes called possums.
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Sheik, Chic or Sheek – What’s the Difference?
Chic = stylish. Sheik = an Islamic official.
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Neighbor or Neighbour – Which Spelling Is Correct?
neighbor in the U.S.; neighbour everywhere else.
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Meter vs. metre
For units of measurement, it’s meter in the U.S. and metre outside the U.S. Measuring devices are spelled meter everywhere.
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A Lot vs. Alot – Difference & Meaning
The informal phrase meaning much or many is two words. Alot is an informal form.
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Borne vs. born
Borne is synonymous with carried. Born is mainly a passive verb used in relation to birth.