All together – as one. “Okay, everybody, say it with me…all together now! Homophones are words that sound the same but mean something different!”

Altogether – entirely. “Homophones are great, but illiterate morons who don’t read enough to recognise them are an altogether different story because they make the Grammar Nazi cry.”

Christ…it’s gonna be one of those days. Illiterate morons abound!

Compliment – an expression of admiration or esteem. “The Grammar Nazi considers it a compliment to be called an annoying nitpicker.”

Complement – that which completes; makes whole. “If the Grammar Nazi must tolerate idiots, a litre of very good gin would be the perfect complement to every day.”

Don’t even get me started on those who confuse compliment and complaint when they’re writing. Those people make me want to poke out my eyes with salad forks.

Yay…new season of The IT Crowd starts on Friday!