Jumat, 09 Maret 2012

[EzineArticles] Top Misused Words of the English Language

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Don't Lose Your Credibility by Misusing These Words!

By Expert Author demand, we collected some of the most misused words of the English language. From our data reports to your biggest pet peeves, here are the 5 most misused words to add to your article proofreading lineup. Strengthen your writing skills and maintain your credibility as an Expert Author by ensuring these errors never see the light of day again!

Lose vs. Loose

lose - To be deprived of or cease to have; to cause someone to fail to gain or retain something.

Incorrect: Loose weight in 5 weeks or loose your chance to go to the beach!
Correct: Lose weight in 5 weeks or lose your chance to go to the beach!

loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; to release or set free.

Incorrect: The dog's collar was lose, so Bob tightened it before the dog got lose.
Correct: The dog's collar was loose, so Bob tightened it before the dog got loose.

Its vs. It's

its - Associated with a thing previously mentioned or in reference to an animal without prior knowledge of the animal's gender.

Incorrect: That monkey will never be a ballet dancer; it's posture is horrendous.
Correct: That monkey will never be a ballet dancer; its posture is horrendous.

it's - Contraction of it is or it has.

Incorrect: John bikes to work. Its his favorite part of the day.
Correct: John bikes to work. It's his favorite part of the day.

Your vs. You're

your - Possessive form of you (typically used before a noun).

Incorrect: You're article writing skills have improved!
Correct: Your article writing skills have improved!

you're - Contraction of you are.

Incorrect: Your an article writing master!
Correct: You're an article writing master!

Their vs. They're vs. There

their - Possessive adjective indicating a particular noun belongs to them.

Incorrect: There keys are in the ignition.
Correct: Their keys are in the ignition.

they're - Contraction of they are.

Incorrect: Where are they? Their at the shop.
Correct: Where are they? They're at the shop.

there - Reference to the existence of something; a place or position.

Incorrect: Their is a reason why the pie is gone. John ate the last slice over they're.
Correct: There is a reason why the pie is gone. John ate the last slice over there.

To vs. Too

to - In the direction of or at; used with the base form of a verb to show the verb is in the infinitive.

Incorrect: Susan goes too the store too buy vegetables.
Correct: Susan goes to the store to buy vegetables.

too - Very, as well, also.

Incorrect: Bill drives to fast on his motorcycle to.
Correct: Bill drives too fast on his motorcycle too.

We will be sprinkling in more of the most common misused words over the next few weeks, so stop by the Blog again for new grammar and spelling tips to ensure your articles are error free. Not only will these tips help you maintain your credibility, but they can be applied across multiple platforms and help you drive more traffic to your blog or website!

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