Tricky Spelling
This word means “necessary” but is often spelled neccessary.
What is necessary?
“Your” vs. “You’re”: Which one means you are?
What is You’re?
Replace slang like “gonna” with this formal word.
What is going to?
This tone can be misinterpreted in written communication if punctuation or word choice isn’t clear.
What is sarcasm?
Misusing a word in a job interview can affect this outcome.
What is First impression?
Often misspelled as definately, this word means “without a doubt.”
What is definitely?
“There,” “Their,” or “They’re”: Which shows ownership?
What is Their?
Instead of saying “stuff,” use this more precise synonym.
What is items or materials?
Using the wrong word breaks this principle focused on honesty.
What is Integrity?
Choosing clear, concise words saves this valuable resource.
What is Time?
Spelled wrong as recieve—what’s the correct form?
What is receive?
“Affect” or “Effect”: Which is usually a verb?
What is Affect?
When writing a business email, avoid “Hey” and use this greeting.
What is Hello or Good morning?
This term means expressing ideas using the fewest words necessary.
What is conciseness?
When coworkers clarify terms, they avoid costly what?
What is Miscommunication?
This word meaning “separate from others” is often misspelled seperate.
What is separate?
“Then” or “Than”: Which compares two things?
What is Than?
Replace “thing” with this type of noun to show precision.
What is specific or descriptive noun?
When deciding which word best fits, we practice this principle that uses good reasoning.
What is Sound Judgment?
In marketing or business, the wrong word can confuse this key audience.
What is Target audience?
This word meaning “successfully carried out” is often misspelled acheived.
What is achieved?
“Lose” or “Loose”: Which means to misplace or be deprived of something?
What is Lose?
Instead of “I don’t got,” say this grammatically correct phrase.
What is I don’t have?
Word precision builds credibility and trust — connecting to this market concept about personal responsibility.
What is Responsibility?
This term describes words that are open to multiple interpretations and should be avoided in professional settings.
What are ambiguous words?