Imagine you are writing a grocery list to purchase the ingredients for a recipe but accidentally write down cilantro when the recipe calls for parsley. Letters, emails, and even quickly jotted grocery lists require the proper selection of vocabulary. You probably also know that certain words fit better in certain situations. You already know many words that you use every day as part of your writing and speaking vocabulary. Writers need to use strong, meaningful words from the first sentence to the last and in every sentence in between. From the foundation to the roof and every floor in between, every part is necessary. Builders need to use tough, reliable materials to build a solid and structurally sound skyscraper. Just as a mason uses bricks to build sturdy homes, writers use words to build successful documents. Use strategies to avoid commonly confused words.
