grammar workshop part 4 of 4
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Improving Business Writing
Writing Workshop Series: Grammar Skills
December 11, 2015 Rachael Walker
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Overview
Part 2: Context
Describing change
Problems hit list
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Describing change
Past trends
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Describing change
Past trends
Present trends
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Describing change
Past trends
Present trends
Key words
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Describing change
Past trends
Present trends
Key words
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Describing change
Past trends
Finished
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Describing change
Past trends
Finished Simple past
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Describing change
Past trends
Finished Simple past
Nike's market share increased by from April to May.
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Describing change
Past trends
Context
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Describing change
Past trends
ContextPast Continuous
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Describing change
Past trends
ContextPast Continuous
Nike's stock was increasing when she bought the shares.
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Describing change
Past trends
Interruption
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Describing change
Past trends
InterruptionPast perfect continuous
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Describing change
Past trends
InterruptionPast perfect continuous
Nike's stock had been increasing when she bought the shares.
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Describing change
Past trends
InterruptionPast perfect continuous
Nike's stock had been increasing when she bought the shares.
Nike's stock had increased when she bought the shares.
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbers
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbersPast perfect
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbersPast perfect
Nike's stock had increased by 5% when she bought the shares.
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbers
Nike's stock had increased by 5% when she bought the shares.
Nike's stock had been increasing by 5% each month.
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbers
Nike's stock had increased by 5% when she bought the shares.
Nike's stock had been increasing by 5% each month.
Nike's stock was increasing by 5% each month.
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbers
Nike's stock had increased by 5% when she bought the shares.
Nike's stock had been increasing by 5% each month.(Context + Interruption)
Nike's stock was increasing by 5% each month.
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Describing change
Past trends
Using numbers
Nike's stock had increased by 5% when she bought the shares.
Nike's stock had been increasing by 5% each month.(Context + Interruption)
Nike's stock was increasing by 5% each month.(Context)
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Describing change
Past trends
Present trends
Key words
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Graphics
Present Trends
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing change
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent continuous
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent continuous
Nike's market share is increasing.
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent continuous
Nike's market share is increasing.
Nike's market share increased.
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent perfect
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent perfect
Nike's market share is increasing.
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent perfect
Nike's market share is increasing.
Nike's market share has increased.
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Graphics
Present Trends
Ongoing changePresent perfect
Nike's market share is increasing.
Nike's market share has increased.
Nike's market share has been increasing.
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Describing change
Present trends
Using numbers
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Describing change
Present trends
Using numbersPresent perfect
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Describing change
Present trends
Using numbersPresent perfect
Nike's market share has increased by 5%.
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Describing change
Present trends
Using numbersPresent perfect
Nike's market share has increased by 5%.
Nike's market share is increasing by 5% each month;
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Describing change
Past trends
Present trends
Key words
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Describing change
Key words
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Describing change
Key wordsHow long
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Describing change
Key wordsHow long
Time until now
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Describing change
Key wordsHow long
DuringFromUntilFor
Time until now
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Describing change
How long?During
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Describing change
How long?During (+ noun)
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Describing change
How long?During (+ noun)
During the first few years we broke even.
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Describing change
How long?During (+ noun)
During the first few years we broke even.During the first few years we were breaking even.
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Describing change
How long?From
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Describing change
How long?From
From 1991 – 1999 the economy improved.
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Describing change
How long?From
From 1991 – 1999 the economy improved.From 1991 – 1999 the .com bubble was inflating.
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Describing change
How long?Until
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Describing change
How long?Until
The economy seemed healthy until the bubble burst.
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Describing change
How long?Until
The economy seemed healthy until the bubble burst.The economy was growing until the bubble burst.
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Describing change
How long?Until
The economy seemed healthy until the bubble burst.The economy was growing until the bubble burst.The economy had been growing until the bubble burst.
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Describing change
How long?For
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time Length of time
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time Length of time Length of time
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time Length of time Length of time
Now
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time Length of time Length of time
Now Now
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Describing change
How long?For
Length of time Length of time Length of time
Now Now Now
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Describing change
How long?
We will target the new demographic for 6 months..
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Describing change
How long?
We will target the new demographic for 6 months.We targeted the new demographic for 6 months.
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Describing change
How long?
We will target the new demographic for 6 months.We targeted the new demographic for 6 months.We have targeted the new demographic for 6 months.
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Describing change
How long?
We will target the new demographic for 6 months.We targeted the new demographic for 6 months.We have targeted the new demographic for 6 months.We have been targeting the new demographic for 6 months.
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Describing change
Key words
How long
Time until now
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Describing change
Key words
How long
Time until nowSince
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Describing change
Key words
How long
Time until nowSinceOver
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Describing change
Time until now
Since
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Describing change
Time until now
SinceThe new system has been in operation since 2010.
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Describing change
Time until now
SinceThe new system has been in operation since 2010.They have been learning to operate the machinery
since April.
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Describing change
Time until now
Over
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Describing change
Time until now
OverOver the last five years, business has grown.
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Describing change
Time until now
OverOver the last five years, business has grown.Over the last five years, business has been growing.
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Describing change
Time until now
OverOver the last five years, business has grown.Over the last five years, business has been growing.Over those years, business grew.
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Overview
Part 2: Context
Describing change
Problems hit list
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Problems Hit List
Pronoun errors
Sentence structure
Agreement
Comma splice
Time adjectives
Make / do
Which / that
Lay / lie
Fewer / less
Amount / number
Then / than
Who / whom
Affect / effect
Continual / continuous
Nor
Whether / if
Different from / different than
Farther / further
Bring / take
Borrow / lend
Impactful
Lose / loose
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Problems Hit List
Pronoun errors
Sentence structure
Agreement
Comma splice
Time adjectives
Make / do
Which / that
Lay / lie
Fewer / less
Amount / number
Then / than
Who / whom
Affect / effect
Continual / continuous
Nor
Whether / if
Different from / different than
Farther / further
Bring / take
Borrow / lend
Impactful
Lose / loose
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Subject pronouns
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Subject pronounsHim and me received the email.
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Subject pronounsHim and me received the email.He and I
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Predicate pronouns
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Predicate pronouns
He sent the email to me.
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Predicate pronouns
He sent the email to me.He sent the email to James and I.
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Predicate pronouns
He sent the email to me.He sent the email to James and I.
me
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Reflexive pronouns
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Reflexive pronouns
I sent a copy to myself.
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Reflexive pronouns
I sent a copy to myself.You should send a copy to myself.
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Problem Hit list
Pronoun errors
Reflexive pronouns
I sent a copy to myself.You should send a copy to myself.
me
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
While performing the audit, unlabeled 55-gallon drums were found at the site.
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
While performing the audit, unlabeled 55-gallon drums were found at the site.
we found
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
Employes only conducted reviews if discrepancies were found.
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Misplaced modifiers
Employes only conducted reviews if discrepancies were found.
only
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Parallelism
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Parallelism
Changes were made to improve communications, assign accountability, and adverse-event reporting.
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Problem Hit list
Sentence structure errors
Parallelism
Changes were made to improve communications, assign accountability, and adverse-event reporting.
ensure
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Analysis conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters have shown an increase in compliance issues.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Analysis conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters have shown an increase in compliance issues.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Analysis conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters have shown an increase in compliance issues.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Analysis conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters have shown an increase in compliance issues. has
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Analysis conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters have shown an increase in compliance issues.
Analysis was conducted on the outcomes of the audits completed during the first and second quarters. The analysis has shown and increase in compliance issues.
has
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
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Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
The staff meet on Tuesdays.
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Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
The staff meet on Tuesdays.meets
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Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
The staff meet on Tuesdays.
The staff holds differing positions on the issue.
meets
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
The staff meet on Tuesdays.
The staff holds differing positions on the issue.
meets
hold
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
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Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Either the procedures or the report were altered.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Either the procedures or the report were altered.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Subject – verb agreement
Either the procedures or the report were altered.was
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Pronoun agreement
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Agreement
Pronoun agreement
A total of 12 employees had not updated his passwords.
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Problem Hit list
Agreement
Pronoun agreement
A total of 12 employees had not updated his passwords.their
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
Subject verb, subject verb.
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
Subject verb, subject verb.
Procedures were updated, however, staff was not trained.
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
Subject verb, subject verb.
Procedures were updated, however, staff was not trained.
Procedures were updated. However, staff was not trained.
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
Subject verb, subject verb.
Procedures were updated, however, staff was not trained.
Procedures were updated. However, staff was not trained.Procedures were updated; however, staff was not trained.
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Problem Hit list
Comma splice
Subject verb, subject verb.
Procedures were updated, however, staff was not trained.
Procedures were updated. However, staff was not trained.Procedures were updated; however, staff was not trained.Procedures were updated, but staff was not trained.
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Problem Hit list
Time adjectives
The walk took five minutes.
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Time adjectives
The walk took five minutes.
It was a five-minutes walk.
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Time adjectives
The walk took five minutes.
It was a five-minutes walk.
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Time adjectives
The walk took five minutes.
It was a five-minutes walk.
noun
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Problem Hit list
Time adjectives
The walk took five minutes.
It was a five-minutes walk.
noun
adjective
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Problem Hit list
Make / do
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Make / do
Make = create something new
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Make / do
Make = create something new
I will make a photocopy.
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Make / do
Make = create something new
I will make a photocopy.I made a video.
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Make / do
Make = create something new
I will make a photocopy.I made a video.
Do = labor
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Make / do
Make = create something new
I will make a photocopy.I made a video.
Do = labor
I must do these exercises.
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Make / do
Make = create something new
I will make a photocopy.I made a video.
Do = labor
I must do these exercises.I hate doing dishes.
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Make / do
Exceptions!
I made a mistake.I make my bed every morning.The children made a lot of noise.
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Problems Hit List
Pronoun errors
Sentence structure
Agreement
Comma splice
Time adjectives
Make / do
Which / that
Lay / lie
Fewer / less
Amount / number
Then / than
Who / whom
Affect / effect
Continual / continuous
Nor
Whether / if
Different from / different than
Farther / further
Bring / take
Borrow / lend
Impactful
Lose / loose
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ThatRestricts – I don't trust fruits that aren't organic.
WhichQualifies – I recommend organic fruits, which are available in most
grocery stores.
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ThatRestricts – The house that is burning is mine.
WhichQualifies –The house which is burning is mine.
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LayDirect object Lay the pencil down.
LieNo direct objectI'm going to lie down.
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FewerCountableThe firm has fewer employees.
LessUncountableI have less work to do today.
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Number CountableThe number of employees is growing.
AmountUncountableThe amount of work is unbearable.
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Than ComparativeThe price is higher than is was last year.
ThenTimeThey will change the system, then they will fix unforeseen
problems.
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Who Subject pronoun (he)Who is coming? (He is coming.)
WhomPredicate pronoun (him)Whom should I invite? (I should invite him.)To whom should this be addressed?
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Affect VerbThe situation affected earnings.
EffectNounThe situation had an effect on earnings.
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Continual Always (repeatedly)They are continually monitoring safety.
ContinuousNo stopsThe continuous noise has caused employee complaints.
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Nor And not
Neither the manager nor the employees have the password.
The factory does not have a cafeteria or vending machines.
The factory has has neither a cafeteria nor vending machines.
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Whether AlternativesIt is unclear whether the manager will be let go.
IfNo alternativesIf the manager is let go, they will have to replace him
quickly.
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Different from Preposition (noun)The new manager is different from the last.
Different thanClause (clause indicator)The college is different than when I was in school.
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Farther Measurable distanceThe new site is farther from HQ.
FurtherAbstract distanceThe policy was terminated before further damage could be
caused.
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e.g. “For example”HR has several serious problems, e.g. the ability to
efficiently replace managers.
i.e.“In other words” He objects to the changes, i.e. he will not accept them.
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Bring“Have and come” (towards the speaker)Come to the party, and bring your guitar.
Take“Have and go” (away from the speaker) Go to work, and don't forget to take your lunch with you.
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Borrow“Take and give back”Can I borrow your book? I'll give it back tomorrow.
Lend“Give and get back”I will happily lend you my book. You can bring it back
when you're finished.
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ImpactfulImpactful is not a word!!!
The report made quite an impact.
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Lose“To be unable to find”I always lose my umbrella.
Loose“The opposite of tight”My pants are too loose.