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GROSS vs NET
Gross Definition vs Net Definition
GROSS is used to describe the total amount of something.
NET is used to describe the amount that is left...
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Say and Tell.
Don't say: He told, 'I will/'ll go home.'
He told that he'd go home.
Say: He said, 'I will/'ll go home.'
He said that he'd...
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Conform to, not with.
Don't say: We must conform with the rules.
Say: We must conform to the rules.
Note: comply takes with: We'll comply with your...
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Using the wrong preposition
1. Aim at, not on or against.
Don't say: she aimed on (or against) the target.
Say: She aimed at the target.
Note: Use...
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AFFECT vs EFFECT
Affect Definition and Examples
Primarily, “affect” is used as a verb. That means that it is performing an action on something or someone. The...
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Then vs Than
THEN is an adverb that is used to situate events in time, and an adjective that means, “being so at the time”.
THAN is a conjunction that...
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Verbs often confused
Sit and Seat.
(a) Sit
Don't say: We seat at a desk to write a letter.
Say: We sit at a desk to write a...
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Shall and May.
Distinguish between:
(a) May I shut the door? and (b) Shall I shut the door?
May I shut the door? Means that...
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Using the wrong preposition
1. Afraid of, not from.
✖️Don't say: Laura is afraid from the dog.
✔Say: Laura is afraid of the dog.
2. Aim at, not...
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Lie and Lay.
(a) Lie
Don't say: I'm going to lay down for an hour.
Say: I'm going to lie down for an hour.
(b) Lay
Don't...
