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Spelling Correctly - Part I

Spelling Correctly - Part I

Help Desk ― Correct spelling is a matter of personal pride. Misspelled words not only reflect discredit to the writer or typist but surely betray a certain weakness of character - laziness or indifference. Either you are certain of the correct spelling of a word... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Mar 17th, 2012
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - End Part

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - End Part

Help Desk ― Unique. A thing is neither unique or not unique. Do not say, "more unique," "most unique," or "less unique."United States. The definite article the should always precede this proper noun, which is singular when it refers to the nation and plural when... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Nov 28th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part VII

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part VII

Help Desk ― Rarely, ever. Ever is superfluous. " He rarely rides in a plane."Real. Do not use real for very. Real is an adjective; very is an adverb.Incorrect: It is a real pretty picture.Correct: It is a very pretty picture.Remember of. Of is superfluous. "I... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 28th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part VI

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part VI

Help Desk ― Of. Do not use in place of have in such combination as could have, would have, should have, may have, and the like.Avoid the redundant usage of the word of in such phrases as beside of, off of, taste of, feel of, and similar expressions.Off. Never... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part V

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part V

Help Desk ― Kind, sort. Kind and sort are singular. Singular: This (or that) kind (or sort) of car is a Toyota.Plural: These (or those) kinds (or sorts) of flowers are roses.Kind of, sort of. Colloquialisms when used in place of such adverbs as somewhat, somehow... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part IV

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part IV

Help Desk ― Feature. Feature means a prominent or distinctive quality or attribute. The word should not be used to refer to commonplace qualities.Incorrect: Turret-top bodies, non-shatterable glass, and improved hydraulic brakes are features of our new car. (The... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part III

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part III

Help Desk ― Data, memoranda, phenomena, strata, criteria, analyses. Foreign words such as these are plural. Notice particularly the spelling of each. Data is never used in the singular.Correct: These (Not this) data are (Not is) reliable.Correct: Distribute... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part II

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part II

Help Desk ― Let us continue with our lesson on Commonly Misused Words and Phrases:Balance, remainder. Balance in bookkeeping refers to the difference between the debit and credit sides of a ledger. It should not be misused for remainder, which means something... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part I

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases - Part I

Help Desk ― Certain words are often incorrectly used because of confusion resulting from similarity with other words in spelling or in meaning. The following deserve careful attention:A, am. Although a is regularly used before words beginning with a consonant... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Trite Words and Phrases - Part III

Trite Words and Phrases - Part III

Help Desk ― Kind favor, or kind order. Be wary of this word kind. It may be used successfully in some business letters, but not every letter or order is kind.Line. Do not use in place of merchandise or line of goods.Poor: Our salesman, Mr. Ocampo, will gladly... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Trite Words and Phrases - Part II

Trite Words and Phrases - Part II

Help Desk ― Awaiting your. This phrase lacks originality. It is better to say, "May we have an answer at once?"Beg. Avoid such expressions as beg to state, beg to advise, beg to acknowledge, etc.Poor: In answer to yours of the 10th inst., beg to state . . ... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Importance of Word Study

Importance of Word Study

Help Desk ― The importance of learning new words and using them naturally and modestly is what this study is all about. The cultural value of a good vocabulary, to be able to speak and write correctly has a definite value in social and in business. Build a... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Using Numbers Correctly - Part VI

Using Numbers Correctly - Part VI

Help Desk ― Other UsesRule 1. In business letters and reports, spell out round numbers that can be expressed in one or two words.We have two hundred crates in the warehouse.We shall reserve two suites in the penthouse.Fifty packages have been shipped today.We... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Using Numbers Correctly - Part V

Using Numbers Correctly - Part V

Help Desk ― TimeWhen the word o'clock is used, spell out the number which indicates the hour.The meeting is at eight o'clock.She left at five o'clock.Dinner will be served at seven-thirty o'clock. (Formal)The plane will leave at 6:30 o'clock.(Figures may be used... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Using Numbers Correctly - Part IV

Using Numbers Correctly - Part IV

Help Desk ― PercentagesThe expression per cent may be written as two words or as one word: percent. It is preferable to write to write out the word per cent in full rather than use the % sign. Use figures to express a number before the word per cent except when... (more)
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 Dobattad ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011

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