Author: Eleanor Vance
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12 Words Almost Everyone Spells Wrong — and the Hooks That Fix Them
Necessary has one collar and two sleeves. Embarrassment doubles twice. The classic spelling traps, each with a memory hook that has actually been proven to stick.
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Principal vs. Principle: The School Head Is Your Pal
Principle is only ever a noun, and it means a rule. Principal does everything else — main, money, and the person in charge of the school.
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Compliment vs. Complement: Praise, or the Perfect Match?
One letter separates flattery from completion. The history of the two words — and the ‘i’ trick — makes the choice automatic.