Battle of Words

Many learners of English feel confused about “bended” and “bent.” Both words come from the verb “bend,” which means to curve or change shape.…

Many learners feel confused about “wrote” and “written.” At first, both words look very similar because they come from the same verb: write.…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words “win” and “won.” They look almost the same, and both are about success. Because of this,…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words “catched” and “caught.” Both seem related to the verb “catch,” so it feels natural to…

Many learners feel confused about “blew” and “blown.” Both words come from the same verb, “blow,” but they are used in different ways. The…

Many English learners feel confused when they see “bit” and “bitten.” They look similar, and both come from the same verb: “bite.” Because of…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words rose and risen. Both come from the verb rise, and both talk about something going up. But…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words “tore” and “torn.” They both come from the same verb “tear,” and they both talk about…

Many learners feel confused about “took” and “taken.” They both come from the same verb “take,” so they look similar and have similar…

Many learners of English feel unsure about the words “sped” and “speeded.” Both seem correct. Both come from the same verb: “to speed.” So…