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Difference Between Active Voice and Passive Voice

Last updated on July 27, 2018 by Surbhi S

In English Grammar, Voice is used to decide whether the verb is working actively or passively in a sentence. In this way, there are two broad classifications of voice, i.e. active voice and passive voice. If in a sentence, the subject acts as the doer of the action, then it is called as an active voice. On the other hand, if the subject acts as the target or recipient of the action performed, then the voice is called as passive voice. Now, let's look at these examples to understand them … [Read more...]

Difference Between Access and Excess

Last updated on July 25, 2018 by Surbhi S

In English, there are many pairs of words, with almost identical pronunciation. However, they differ in the meanings and spellings. So, while using such words in our sentences, we need to be more careful. One such group of the word is access and excess, wherein access means the opportunity to enter, whereas excess refers to the quantity of something which is more than enough or desired. Let's take a look at these examples to understand the difference between access: You can access the … [Read more...]

Difference Between Immigrate and Emigrate

Last updated on July 19, 2018 by Surbhi S

Migrate refers to a temporary movement of the animals or birds from one geographic location to another, due to seasonal changes. The words, immigrate and emigrate are originated from the word migrate, which also refers to the permanent movement of people. Due to the very reason, there is a confusion with respect to their usage. While immigrate means the entering a new country and settling there permanently. On the other hand, emigrate implies leaving the country of origin and moving to … [Read more...]

Difference Between Been and Being

Last updated on July 17, 2018 by Surbhi S

'Be' is an irregular verb, which is used with prepositions to form sentences. The two forms of the verb 'be' are been and being that are commonly juxtaposed, during their usage. Been is used in sentences to outline some information about the subject, which is not present but from an earlier time. On the other hand, being is used when an action is going on in the present situation. Further, it also expresses the state of existing. Let's take a look at these examples to understand the terms … [Read more...]

Difference Between Phrase and Clause

Last updated on January 25, 2020 by Surbhi S

In English, there are two grammatical terms, that forms part of a sentence which may or may not be meaningful. These are phrase and clause, wherein the phrase implies a set of words, that acts as a single unit but does not have a subject and predicate. On the contrary, a clause is also a group of words, which contains a subject and a predicate. Now, let's have a look at the examples given below, to understand the difference between phrase and clause in a better way: She lives in Gujarat, … [Read more...]

Difference Between Assure and Ensure

Last updated on July 16, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words assure and ensure often causes confusion to the native English speakers, as to where to use them. While we use the verb assure where we want to make a promise to someone regarding something, so as to help them overcome their anxiety or doubts. In the same way, we use the word ensure if we want to make sure that something will or will not take place in any case. Now, let's take a look at these examples to understand the terms better: He assured me that he will be there at the … [Read more...]

Difference Between In and On

Last updated on July 6, 2018 by Surbhi S

Prepositions are the words that are used in sentences to show location or the relationship between the noun or pronoun with the other element in the clause. English speakers usually face confusion in using prepositions like 'in' and 'on'. We use the word 'in' when we talk about a situation in which something is enclosed by something else. On the other hand, 'on' is used to talk about a situation when the object is placed above or outside something else. Now, let's take a look at these … [Read more...]

Difference Between Who and Whom

Last updated on July 4, 2018 by Surbhi S

While we use 'who', when we want to talk about the subject of a sentence, we use 'whom' if we talk about the object of the verb. Who and Whom are the class of wh-word, that are commonly used to ask questions or introduce a clause in a sentence. The main object of using these two words in a sentence is to know about people or a person rather than things. Now, let's understand the difference between these two words with the help of an example: Who are you? and Whom are you talking … [Read more...]

Difference Between Your and You’re

Last updated on July 3, 2018 by Surbhi S

The words your and you're is common in terms of their pronunciation but differ in their meaning and usage. While there are many of us, who use them interchangeably, due to lack of knowledge in this regard. We use your when we want to express belongingness of the other person to the conversation, to something. On the contrary, you're is a contraction, for the term 'you are', which is used informally in the sentences. Now, let's look at these examples to understand them better. You're … [Read more...]

Difference Between Each and Every

Last updated on June 28, 2018 by Surbhi S

Each and Every are the two quantifying determiners that can be used with singular nouns only. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Each is used for referring to every individual unit in a set of two or more. On the contrary, we use every when we are talking pervasively, i.e. we are referring to all the items of the group collectively, which does not consist of an exception. Now, read this example to understand both of them clearly. Every side of the story is interesting, … [Read more...]

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