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Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by omartins(m): 2:07pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Thanks for this.... (9)complement: to add to so as to improve; an addition that improves something compliment: to praise or express approval; an admiring remark. 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by SocialJustice: 2:16pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
OboOlora:This 'am' started like a joke. See where we are today. The newest and most disgusting is adding 'S' to uncountable noun. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Jarus(m): 2:21pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
#20 is not totally correct. Both meter and metre are correct as metric unit. One is just American spelling and the other British. 6 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Sukakma(m): 2:27pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:Walai!! I write anyhow my head tells me..I'll advice/advise you to do that also.. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by ItsTime4me(m): 2:30pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:Just remember that the one that ends with 'se' is the verb while the one that ends with 'ce' is the noun. For example: I. I'd advise/advice you to take your studies serious. 2. My dad gave me a piece of advise/advice. In the first example, the part of speech that belongs there is a verb, so the right word is 'advise'. Whereas in the second example, what belongs there is a noun, hence the right word is 'advice'. 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Aybee92(m): 2:32pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
What about center and centre |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by ItsTime4me(m): 2:34pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Jarus:Very correct. The one that ends with 're' is British while the one that ends with 'er' is American. 3 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by AmazingELixir: 2:36pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Loose and lose Been and being Choose and chose These sets of words fvckd me up severally in secondary school had to study them thoroughly to perfect their applications.. Well done Op. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by ItsTime4me(m): 2:36pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Aybee92:Same rule of British and American versions. Centre is to British as Center is to American. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by jaszplus12(m): 2:40pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:I advise you to heed the OPs advice since you might also advise someone sometimes in life to heed the same advice.... Sirrrrr! 3 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Premiumwriter: 2:41pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
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Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by OboOlora(f): 2:44pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
SocialJustice:Informations |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by qanda: 2:45pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
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Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by hpymoment(f): 2:51pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:I advice you to move on and stop calling your ex ( suggestion) I advise you use Airtel network it's faster ( recommendation). My own understanding. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by WHE3LCHAIR: 2:51pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
IYANGBALI: It's rubbish because you're an olodo. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by WHE3LCHAIR: 2:53pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
OboOlora: Shut up! She's pretty. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by WHE3LCHAIR: 2:54pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Next time add compare Buhari and LIFELESSness. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by ItsTime4me(m): 2:56pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
hpymoment:Sorry. In the first example, the word should be advise, because in that context it is acting as an action word, which is a verb. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by gbishman: 3:04pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
This very helpful,good job |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Sleekfingers: 3:06pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
AmazingELixir:stop using severally. It is incorrect. Simply use several. I don't know why Nigerians use that word. Severally means separately |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by ignis: 3:06pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:Better refer to your lexicon. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by madridguy(m): 3:14pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Educating thread. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by jayboy112233: 3:19pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Educative |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by AmazingELixir: 3:21pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Sleekfingers: Thanks bruv. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by SocialJustice: 3:24pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
OboOlora:As in, ehn. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by IYANGBALI: 3:43pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
WHE3LCHAIR: |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Edoblakky(m): 3:54pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Very nice piece but a transcription would have made it perfect and helpful to remember. Advice - advais (noun) Advise - advaiz(verb ) Many thanks for sharing |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by OhiOfIhima: 3:55pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
TeeSeven: Seriously u are not d only one in dis poo brother.. I sent a msg to a friend of mine not too long ago for dis been n being.. It not funny. |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Edoblakky(m): 4:06pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
OhiOfIhima:The way to get been and being correctly is to observe the verb before it. For example, been always comes after modals like has, have and had. Examples: I have been waiting. They have been approved by the government. Every other verb goes with being e.g he is being considered for the job. They are being trained on the equipment use. I hope this clarifies it a bit 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Most Commonly Confused Words In English Language. by Frenchkiss(m): 4:31pm On Sep 15, 2018 |
Babysho:Think of the word "advisement" - verb to adverb, you'll never get them mixed up as adverbs are derived from verbs. |
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