There was a famous hiphop song that once stated, “My mind’s playing tricks on me.” Some proper nouns & words do exactly that. Here are some that can “get” you if you don’t pay attention.
CORRECT INCORRECT
Looney Tunes Looney Toons
Jif peanut butter Jiffy peanut butter
Playwright Playwrite
Sugar Suger
Espresso Expresso
Pharaoh Pharoah
Froot Loops cereal Fruit Loops cereal
Double Stuf Oreos Double Stuff Oreos
If you ever use these tricky words, or company names, in formal writing, ensure that you double-check their spelling. I know I do. What are some of your favorite tricky words or names?
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