Confused about whether to write "into" or "in to"? You have lots of company. Test your editorial skills with this fun 10-question quiz.

Around here, earthquakes feel like _________ (everyday, every day) occurrences.

everyday

every day

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

"Everyday" is an adjective meaning common and ordinary. That is the sense you need here.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

"Everyday" is an adjective meaning common and ordinary. That is the sense you need here.

They forgot to ______ (set up, setup) the conference room for Anne's birthday party.

set up

setup

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

The verb is always two words, and this is a verb.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

The verb is always two words, and this is a verb.

The ______ (set up, setup) was not pleasing to the CFO.

set up

setup

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

The verb is two words. The noun is one word.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

The verb is two words. The noun is one word.

The children walked five miles to school _________ (every day, everyday).

every day

everyday

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

"Every day" is an adverb that tells you the frequency of an occurrence. "Everyday" is an adjective meaning common.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

"Every day" is an adverb that tells you the frequency of an occurrence. "Everyday" is an adjective meaning common.

The rabbit ran _____ (into, in to) my foot.

into

in to

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

When you crash into something, it's one word. If you find yourself getting stuck on these one-versus-two-word decisions, try Merriam-Webster's website or look in another favorite dictionary.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

When you crash into something, it's one word. If you find yourself getting stuck on these one-versus-two-word decisions, try Merriam-Webster's website or look in another favorite dictionary.

Johnny turned the paper _____ (in to, into) his teacher.

in to

into

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

"Turned into" would mean the paper was transformed into his teacher. That could be alarming.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

"Turned into" would mean the paper was transformed into his teacher. That could be alarming.

You need to ______ (login, log-in, log in) first or you won't receive the discount.

log-in

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

For the verb, use two words: "log in."

That’s correct! Here’s why:

For the verb, use two words: "log in."

I liked your presentation _____ (a lot, alot).

a lot

alot

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

"Alot" isn't broadly accepted. Maybe one day it will be, but in the meantime, stick with "a lot" in careful writing.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

"Alot" isn't broadly accepted. Maybe one day it will be, but in the meantime, stick with "a lot" in careful writing.

Are there any errors in the following sentence?

Sam forgot to workout, and now he is grumpy.

yes

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

"Workout" as one word is a noun. "Work out" as two words is a verb. The verb is what you need in this sentence.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

"Workout" as one word is a noun. "Work out" as two words is a verb. The verb is what you need in this sentence.

They're _________ (all ready, already) gone.

all ready

already

Incorrect, but never fear—an explanation is here!

In most cases you will probably want one word: "already." "All ready" would be correct in the sense shown here:

They are all ready to go.

That’s correct! Here’s why:

In most cases you will probably want one word: "already." "All ready" would be correct in the sense shown here:

They are all ready to go.

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