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Terrific performance from city... About time they start winning consistently and knock off those bottling fc from the top

This efl trophy belongs to city, who have been the best team so far in the tournament... Arsenal's boring football and over reliance on set pieces won't save them on that final day.

So the noise makers have been dumped out. I thought they said they defeated psg 3-0 and will do same to Arsenal...

GanagiBitrus:
What you can say is...
"Most likely City Arsenal Final"
Definitely means 100% certainty which can't be the case here.

well you are right... With man city's shitty form, they might get knocked by the magpies.

Congratulations to the greatest club in England. Well deserved three points.

I cant fault chelsea sha... westham really need this win, nothingham forrest no won gree for them.

1-0 to westham.

Meanwhile, former chelsea player frank lampard has successfully surrendered a 10 point lead at the top of the championship table with coventry... No mean feat

New manager bounce to end today

Leeds should take inspiratiom from what man u did to Arsenal last week to fight back from a goal down and upset this jittery Arsenal team.

Good for her. She go learn lesson by force

ayoncox:
2^x + X = 6

2^x + X = 2x2x2

2^x + X = 2^2 + 2

X = 2

Shikenaa

correct.

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There are many words in the English language that are mispelled or misused, but the below words are some of the ones I have personally observed to be most commonly mispelled/misused.

1. Salon vs Saloon

Salon is a shop for hair cut, hairdressing, manicures, facials, and other beauty services. (I'm going to the salon to get my hair cut).

Saloon is a bar or lounge, especially in a ship or old Western setting, and in British English, a sedan car.
(He spent the evening at the saloon, drinking beer.
She drives a classic saloon car.)

2. Lose vs Loose

Lose is a verb, meaning to misplace or fail to win (I hope I don't lose my wallet.
Our team might lose the game).

Loose is an adjective meaning not tight, not firmly attached, or free. ( The bolt is loose).

3. Its vs It’s

"Its" is possessive (The dog wagged its tail).

"It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has". Example: It's raining heavily. (It is raining heavily). It's been a long time (it has been a long time)

4. I'm vs Am

"I'm" is a contraction of "I am" and is used for informal speech and writing, while "am" is a verb that requires the subject "I" to be grammatically correct at the start of a sentence. Using "am" without "I" (e.g., Am going) is incorrect, whereas "I'm" or "I am" is proper.

I'm: The contraction of "I am" (e.g., I'm tired). Used in daily conversation and informal writing.

Am: A linking verb/auxiliary verb requiring a subject. It cannot usually start a sentence unless it is a question (e.g., Am I right?).

I Am: The full form, suitable for formal writing and emphasis.

Key Rules:

Wrong: Am going to the store.

Correct: I'm going to the store. Or I am going to the store.

Question: Am I required to sign it? (Correct use of "am" at the start).

5. Their vs There

"Their" shows possession (belonging to them). (They took their bags and left)

"There" refers to a place (they went there yesterday), or introduces a sentence (there are many reasons to be optimistic).

6. Been vs Being

Been and Being are forms of the verb "to be" used in different tenses.

Been is used to describe something that started in the past and continues or has just finished (I have been working all day.), or used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past (She had been sick before the trip.), or used to show a completed action in the passive form. (The house has been painted.)

Being is used to describe a temporary behavior or action happening now (Why are you being so difficult?), or used for actions currently being done to someone/something (The cake is being baked right now.), or used as a subject or object (Being alone is not always bad.)

Common Mistakes

Incorrect: I have being to the store.

Correct: I have been to the store.

Incorrect: She is been nice.

Correct: She is being nice (acting nice right now).

Note: Been is always used after "have/had" and Being is never used after "have/had" but often follows "is/am/are/was/were"

7. Weather vs Whether

Weather refers to atmospheric conditions ( The rainy weather ruined our picnic), while whether is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives, possibilities, or choices (I am wondering whether to take the job).

8. Pronunciation vs Pronounciation

Pronunciation is the only correct spelling and refers to how a word is spoken.

Pronounciation is a common, incorrect misspelling. While the verb is spelled "pronounce", the noun drops the "o" to become "pronunciation", which is often pronounced with a short "u" sound like "nun".

Key Differences:

Correct Noun: Pronunciation.

Incorrect Spelling: Pronounciation.

Verb Form: Pronounce (includes the "ou" ).

The confusion stems from the spelling of the verb "pronounce", but the noun drops the "o" due to changes in stress and vowel sounds when adding suffixes.

9. Compliment vs Complement

Compliment (with an 'i' ) is an expression of praise, admiration, or a courteous remark (He gave me a compliment on my dress).

Complement (with an "e" ) means something that completes, enhances, or brings something else to perfection. (The cheese is a perfect complement to the wine.
The colors complement each other beautifully).

10. Cite vs Site vs Sight

Cite (Verb) means to refer to, quote, mention as an example, or summon officially. (Please cite your sources in the bibliography.
The officer will cite him for speeding).

Site (Noun or Verb) means a specific place, location, or a website. As a verb, it means to build something in a particular place. (This is the site for the new building.
Check out the company website.
The stadium is sited behind the school).

Sight (Noun or Verb) means the ability to see, the act of seeing, or a view. (The sunrise was a beautiful sight.
She lost her sight after the accident.
We sighted the eclipse with protective googles).

11. Advice vs Advise

Advice is a noun which means an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action (She gave me some great advice on my career).

Advise is a verb meaning to offer suggestions or counsel; to give advice. (I would advise you to take the job).

12. Breathe vs Breath

Breathe is a verb which means to inhale and exhale air; the action of respiration (You need to breathe deeply to relax)

Breath is a noun meaning the air inhaled or exhaled; the act of breathing as a substance or event. (He took a deep breath before taking the penalty).

Key Differences & Tips

Part of Speech: Breathe (Verb), Breath (Noun).

Spelling Cue: The extra "e" in breathe signifies the action (verb).

Pronunciation: Breathe is pronounced as /briːð/ (breeth), while breath is pronounced as /brɛθ/ (breth)

Usage: You breathe in and out to take a breath; you can be out of breath; you can hold your breath.

13. Stationary vs. Stationery:

Stationary (with "a" ) is an adjective which means not moving, standing still, or unchanging (The car remained stationary at the stop sign.
A stationary figure stood in the dark).

Stationery (with "e" ) is a noun meaning writing materials, such as paper, envelopes, notepads, and pens. (She bought personalized stationery for her letters.
The office supply closet has plenty of stationery).

14 Choose vs Chose

Choose (present tense, rhymes with "ooze" ) means to select something or make a choice. (He has to choose between going to school or learning a trade).

Chose (rhymes with "nose" ) is the past tense of choose (Yesterday, she chose a dress).

Common Mistake: Choosed is incorrect; the past tense of the verb "choose" is chose.

Examples:
Choose: You can choose your own adventure.

Chose: She chose to go to the park yesterday.

Sources

https://www.uis.edu/learning-hub/writing-resources/handouts/learning-hub/commonly-confused-words

https://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

Raydos:
Should I keep posting on this thread or just leave it?

keep posting

Tell someone around you (family member, friend, collegue). It goes a long way.

Hand don touch the busy body

The man is just so desperate, and his mob are not helping him either.

So you are not happy that they finally found peace...

Recycled stale joke

When Hitler carried out the holocaust, he also believed he was doing it to please God and Jesus

Are these people confused or what. And Is this how they plan to rule Nigeria?

Those that were enforcing sit at home are now enforcing no sit at home. While those that have been enforcing no sit at home are now doing the opposite.

South east need to get their acts together.

The bottling started after the forrest game.

grandstar:
Those who live in glasshouses don't throw stones..

Let's be honest, the only thing Seun Kuti has to his name is his father.

His only career is that of playing his father's songs. He for just lay gentle dey mind his business.

He now went to drag a tiger by the tail. Now everyone knows he is a broke dude with a dead career. That must have hit harrrrrrrrrrrd! That was below the belt!

Before people did not care to look deep into Seun's life will now want to know what car he is driving and when last he bought a new one.

His older brother, Femi, has respectfully kept mute.

Lol.. well, at least he's now popular.

Riskymarvelous:
because we believe OBI is best candidate in Nigeria right now far better than your grandfather tinubu even your ancestors knows that buh your 30k a month salary from APC will never allow you to say the truth

You have never given us any reasons to believe obi is the best candidate, all you obidients do is attack and insult anyone who isnt supporting obi. You guys will be his undoing.

Only in your dreams

It's like these ADC guys are delusional... Were they expecting the headless obidient mobs to support any other candidate besides their agulu messiah?

With the way liverpool are defending, I wont be surprised if this match ends 7-2

Wizkid is far from humble, and pressures doesn't give him the right to make silly utterances

I didn't read any apology, all I see is someone trying to justify his stupidityy

The man don already cash out

Liverpool this season are fond of struggling against any team. I don't have confidence in them to win this match

Is this for real or another propaganda... Let me go and verify