Oddly, a similar topic came up in a forum that I frequent. Here are some other things to think about; see if you know when to use each.
Ensure vs Insure vs Assure
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Damages vs Damage
That vs Which vs Who
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
GestaPo
Pat got this little jokebook which consisted of amusingly illustrated examples of common english language mistakes. For some reason, I was a lot more annoyed than amused. In an ideal world, such a list should be presented as an exam, not as humor. Perhaps I simply have the heart of an editor.
Oddly, a similar topic came up in a forum that I frequent. Here are some other things to think about; see if you know when to use each.
Ensure vs Insure vs Assure
Compare with vs Compare to
Damages vs Damage
That vs Which vs Who
Comic from Sinfest
Oddly, a similar topic came up in a forum that I frequent. Here are some other things to think about; see if you know when to use each.
Ensure vs Insure vs Assure
Compare with vs Compare to
Damages vs Damage
That vs Which vs Who
Comic from Sinfest
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2 comments:
Funny, I actually am an editor and I think it's a laugh.
And Google made me login using my Gmail account and not my Blogger one.
Glenn
Like, when I see a nicely designed, well printed sign telling me that the store is close, I am not amused, instead I want to strangle someone.
This entire book was like that.
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