Grammar InfoGraphic 10 Confusing Word Pairs [Infographic]

Grammar InfoGraphic 10 Confusing Word Pairs [Infographic] Have you ever wished for a sweet grammar infographic that would  give  you easy-to-understand tips on using some of the most confusing word pairs in the English language?Or is a grammar infographic one of those things you didnt know you needed until someone gave you one?Crazy-Making Word PairsSome words and word pairs make me crazy because I cant remember how to use them. Whose, anyone?Some word pairs  bug me when other people misuse them, especially on resumes (where youre supposed to be perfect, right?).Is it Affect or Effect? Whos or Whose?Ive always squirmed when people misuse affect and effect on resumes. It happens a LOT.And then theres the whole Who/That Conundrum, which is totally superseded by the Whos/Whose Mystery.Why Does Proper Word Usage Matter?  If youre looking for a job and asking someone to read your resume, you get a limited amount of their bandwidth.Do you want them marveling at the impact you had on your company or do you want them asking themselves, Is that how you use whose? I can never remember. Im going to Google that right now!Then poof, theyve clicked away from your resume. And they want a cup of coffee. Then they realize its time for them to go to lunch. When they get back, they have meetings.Now your poor resume is just an open tab on a minimized screen on their computer. All because you sparked a question in their minds that had Nothing. To. Do. With. You.Dont be that person. Be like me (see below).The Grammar InfographicIm hanging onto this grammar infographic for LIFE because it does a brilliant job of explaining how to use ten of the most confusing word pairs in the English language. From Visually.You Might Also LikeWhy Writing “You Peaked My Interest” Might Lose You Interviews. You can read it here.  Do You Confuse Phase and Faze? You can see it here.Updated January 2019 2013 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Cover Letters â€" Common Errors (3 Posts)