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Commonly confused words quiz 3

December 22nd, 2010 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences.

1. The candidates have been vigorously ———————— votes.

a) canvassing
b) canvasing

2. We must not violate the ——————– of law.

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Words Commonly Confused Part IV

January 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words

Alternate and alternative

Alternate means every other or second of a series. Alternative means the other possibility or option.

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Words Commonly Confused Part III

January 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words

Leave and let

To leave is to go. To let is to allow.

I asked him to leave the room. (= I asked him to go from the room.)
Let me go now. (= Allow me to go.)

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Commonly Confused Words Part II

January 12th, 2010 in Common Mistakes, Words

Amount and number

Use amount with uncountable nouns like rice, water, wheat etc. Use number with countable nouns.

He bought a large amount of rice. (Rice is uncountable.)

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