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msg[1] = "LESS vs. FEWER
LESS refers to amount; FEWER refers to individual number.
With fewer than 5 days left, we had collected less than half the votes we needed to win.";
msg[2] = "IMPLY vs. INFER
IMPLY means to suggest; INFER means to conclude.
By the implied threat in his tone of voice, we inferred that he was dangerous.";
msg[3] = "AMONG vs. BETWEEN
AMONG is used in groups of more than two. BETWEEN is used in groups of two or when larger groups are considered as individuals.
Let's split half the lottery winnings between you and me, and divide the rest among the grandchildren .";
msg[4] = "ASSURE vs. ENSURE vs. INSURE
ASSURE provides positive reinforcement.
ENSURE refers to guarantee.
INSURE refers to insurance.
Let me assure you, we are taking all possible steps to ensure that your business is insured.";
msg[5] = "AFFECT vs. EFFECT
AFFECT (verb) is a substitue for the word 'influence.' EFFECT (verb) is a substitute for the word 'cause.'
Insufficient sleep may affect your work performance, which could effect your dismissal.
AFFECT (noun) refers to an emotional expression. EFFECT (noun) refers to a result.
Bob's flat affect was due to his medication, an effect of extremely high dosage.";
msg[6] = "APT vs. LIKELY vs. LIABLE
APT refers to a human tendency.
LIKELY suggests probability.
LIABLE implies possibility with risk.
Teenagers are apt to think they are immortal. This makes them likely to take driving risks and liable to end up in a car accident.";
msg[7] = "COMPRISE vs. COMPOSED (OF)
COMPRISE means to include or contain. It does not use the word 'of.' COMPOSED (OF) means to form or put together.
The committee comprises seven department heads. It's composed of five men and two women.";
msg[8] = "CONTINUAL vs. CONTINUOUS
CONTINUAL means steady repetition. CONTINUOUS means without interruption.
His continuous complaining was the real reason for her continual trips out of town.";
msg[9] = "DISINTERESTED vs. UNINTERESTED
DISINTERESTED means impartial.
The prize would be awarded by a disinterested panel of judges.
UNINTERESTED means indifferent or uncaring.
Uninterested in their excuses, Nancy sent the bickering children to their rooms.
";
msg[10] = "FARTHER vs. FURTHER
FARTHER refers to distance; FURTHER refers to time or degree.
Before we continue further with this discussion, let's move farther away from the crowd.";
msg[11] = "ALLUDE vs. REFER
ALLUDE is an indirect reference to something; REFER is a direct mention.
When I refer to violent men, I'm alluding to your ex-husband.";
msg[12] = "If I WAS... vs. If I WERE...
Use subjunctive forms of the verb to describe possible states of being that are contrary to fact or unlikely to happen.
If I was out of line, I apologize.
If I were in charge, I'd give everyone a raise.
She dressed as if she were going to the White House instead of a Tupperware demonstration.";
msg[13] = "LET vs LEAVE
LET means to allow or permit. LEAVE should not be used in place of LET.
Let the dog out for a few minutes before we leave for work.";
msg[14] = "THAT vs. WHICH
THAT (restrictive) is used to specify something particular.
The flowers that have thorns are in the sink answers the question, 'Where are the thorny flowers?'. They are still in the sink, unlike the other, thornless flowers, perhaps already arranged in vases.
WHICH (nonrestrictive) simply adds some extra information between commas.
The flowers, which have thorns, are in the sink answers the question, 'Where are all the flowers?'. They are all in the sink and, by the way, they happen to have thorns. Ouch.";
msg[15] = "LIE vs. LAY
LIE-LAY-LAIN (intransitive) is used to describe a state of reclining.
The toys lay all over the floor, but the children have already lain down for their naps. I'm going to clean up this mess, then go lie on the beach.
LAY-LAID (transitive) is a substitute for the word 'put.' It refers to placing something somewhere, and it always needs an object.
Lay the pizza on the counter while I try to remember where I laid my wallet. I knew I should have laid the money out earlier. ";
msg[16] = "EM DASH vs. EN DASH vs. HYPHEN
The EM DASH is a long dash used to set off a break in thought.
The EN DASH is half the length of an em dash, and is used to connect inclusive numbers, such as page numbers or a time span.
The HYPHEN is shorter than the en dash, and is used to connect compound words or non-inclusive numbers, such as telephone numbers.
My mother-in-law—may she rest in peace—used to work the 7–11 shift at the local hospital.";
msg[17] = "REGARDLESS vs IRREGARDLESS
REGARDLESS means heedless of or in spite of.
The company policy mandates equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender.
IRREGARDLESS is not a word and should never be used.";
msg[18] = "LIKE vs. AS
LIKE (preposition) is used to make a comparison. It answers the question 'like what?' and always needs an object.
He fell like a rock and his friends laughed liked hyenas.
AS (conjunction) is used to connect two clauses
He glared at them as they apologized.";
msg[19] = "APT vs. LIKELY vs. LIABLE
APT refers to a human tendency. LIKELY suggests probability. LIABLE implies possibility with risk.
Teenagers are apt to think they are immortal. This makes them likely to take driving risks and liable to end up in a car accident.";
msg[20] = "COMPRISE vs. COMPOSED (OF)
COMPRISE means to include or contain. It does not use the word 'of.' COMPOSED (OF) means to form or put together.
The committee comprises seven department heads. It's composed of five men and two women.";
msg[21] = "CONTINUAL vs. CONTINUOUS
CONTINUAL means steady repetition. CONTINUOUS means without interruption.
His continuous complaining was the real reason for her continual trips out of town.";
msg[22] = "DISINTERESTED vs. UNINTERESTED
DISINTERESTED means impartial.
The prize would be awarded by a disinterested panel of judges.
UNINTERESTED means indifferent or uncaring.
Uninterested in their excuses, Nancy sent the bickering children to their rooms.
";
msg[23] = "FARTHER vs. FURTHER
FARTHER refers to distance; FURTHER refers to time or degree.
Before we continue further with this discussion, let's move farther away from the crowd.";
msg[24] = "ALLUDE vs. REFER
ALLUDE is an indirect reference to something; REFER is a direct mention.
When I refer to violent men, I'm alluding to your ex-husband.";
msg[25] = "If I WAS... vs. If I WERE...
Use subjunctive forms of the verb to describe possible states of being that are contrary to fact or unlikely to happen.
If I was out of line, I apologize.
If I were in charge, I'd give everyone a raise.
She dressed as if she were going to the White House instead of a Tupperware demonstration.";
msg[26] = "LET vs LEAVE
LET means to allow or permit. LEAVE should not be used in place of LET.
Let the dog out for a few minutes before we leave for work.";
msg[27] = "THAT vs. WHICH
THAT (restrictive) is used to specify something particular.
The flowers that have thorns are in the sink answers the question, 'Where are the thorny flowers?'. They are still in the sink, unlike the other, thornless flowers, perhaps already arranged in vases.
WHICH (nonrestrictive) simply adds some extra information between commas.
The flowers, which have thorns, are in the sink answers the question, 'Where are all the flowers?'. They are all in the sink and, by the way, they happen to have thorns. Ouch.";
msg[28] = "LIE vs. LAY
LIE-LAY-LAIN (intransitive) is used to describe a state of reclining.
The toys lay all over the floor, but the children have already lain down for their naps. I'm going to clean up this mess, then go lie on the beach.
LAY-LAID (transitive) is a substitute for the word 'put.' It refers to placing something somewhere, and it always needs an object.
Lay the pizza on the counter while I try to remember where I laid my wallet. I knew I should have laid the money out earlier. ";
msg[29] = "EM DASH vs. EN DASH vs. HYPHEN
The EM DASH is a long dash used to set off a break in thought.
The EN DASH is half the length of an em dash, and is used to connect inclusive numbers, such as page numbers or a time span.
The HYPHEN is shorter than the en dash, and is used to connect compound words or non-inclusive numbers, such as telephone numbers.
My mother-in-law—may she rest in peace—used to work the 7–11 shift at the local hospital.";
msg[30] = "REGARDLESS vs IRREGARDLESS
REGARDLESS means heedless of or in spite of.
The company policy mandates equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender.
IRREGARDLESS is not a word and should never be used.";
msg[31] = "LIKE vs. AS
LIKE (preposition) is used to make a comparison. It answers the question 'like what?' and always needs an object.
He fell like a rock and his friends laughed liked hyenas.
AS (conjunction) is used to connect two clauses
He glared at them as they apologized.";
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