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Posted in: QuestionsFriday, October 15, 2010
Questions
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Posted in: Questions[Tip] Discreet or discrete
* Discreet is an adjective. It means prudent or judicious in one’s conduct.
* Discrete is also an adjective. It means separate or distinct.
Examples:
He kept what he knew to himself, thinking that it was to his advantage to be discreet.
She's very discreet and loyal.
It's a government with three discrete divisions.
When writing a scientific manuscript, you need to include five discrete sections: introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.
Quiz: Words easily confused.
Posted in: Tip of the dayReal Friends
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
--Walter Winchell--
Posted in: Beautiful Quotes
Sunday, October 3, 2010
[Tip] like vs. Alike
* Like is usually used as a preposition. It means possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to.
* Alike is used as an adjective or and adverb. It means having close resemblance; in the same manner or to the same degree.
Examples:
I feel like running away.
She looks like her older sister.
They dress and walk alike.
All politicians are alike.
Quiz: confusing words quiz.
Posted in: Tip of the day
Friday, September 24, 2010
Have vs. Have got
* When talking about possession, it is usually possible to replace have with have got.
* When talking about actions or experiences, it is not possible to use have got instead of have.
Examples:
I have a great idea. OR I have got a great idea.
They have a great house. OR They have got a great house.
He is having a bad day. NOT He is having got a bad day.
We are going to have a meeting next week. NOT We are going to have got a meeting next week.
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Quiz: Have and Have Got.
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