Handling Usually Confused Expressions in English Language
Book Details
Author(s)Prof. A.P.Sharma
PublisherUnicorn Books
ISBN / ASINB003J35A28
ISBN-13978B003J35A25
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
Proper knowledge of English usage is a great requirement for all those who are desirous to be successful in life. Besides, for all those people who are in need of work or assignments in companies, agencies or other places, this knowledge is of utmost importance. English is mostly considered as an important medium of communication. It is, therefore, imperative to learn its correct usage.
It has been observed that students often get confused while writing or speaking certain words of English that have either almost identical spellings or pronunciation. For example, words like `all ready` and `already`, which have almost quite identical spellings and also pronunciation, are often misused. It is, therefore, necessary to learn the correct usage of language to avoid any confusion. Correct usage simply means to be precise and accurate in your expression without creating confusion in the listeners` minds.
This book will guide and enrich the students at senior secondary, under-graduate and graduate levels, as well as help all other readers in many ways to improve their
language, if they go through it seriously.
CONTENTS:
Preface 7
Widespread Errors in Handling English Language 11
A 11
B 29
C 39
D 53
E 61
F 67
G 75
H 79
I 84
J 90
K 91
L 93
M 100
N 105
O 107
P 111
Q 126
R 127
S 140
T 155
U 160
V 162
W 166
X 172
Y 173
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK :
M
make
`Make` means `construct` or `produce` or `frame`. Please make a cup of tea for me. The school has made certain rules to protect its children.
mantle/mante
`Mantle` means a layer or a blanket or a covering or a cloak. She often wears a mantle whenever she visits a holy place. A shelf above a fireplace is known as `mantel`.
many/much
`Many` implies with numerous or loads of or several, and `much` indicates quantity or amount or a great deal. There are many brave people who have made history of this country. There is nothing much to look at this picture. We cannot do much for him now.
marital/martial
`Marital` refers to marriage and `martial` relates to war. What is your marital status? Are you yet married or unmarried? The Chinese are good at martial art.
marshall/marshal
`Marshal` is the correct term. A very senior and experienced person is appointed as the Field Marshal in a war. Often people get confused with marshal and use marshall instead.
mass/massive
`Mass` and `massive` are often confused by people for they look having identical meanings. But their meanings as well as their applications are different. Massive means bulky and heavy. It`s a massive structure of a building. Mass means a body of coherent matter usually of indefinite shape or bulk in size and number. When we refer to masses, we mean a great number of assembled people. A great mass of people assembled at the funeral of the Senator.
masseuse/masseur
`Masseur` is a person who practises massage. `Masseuse` is the term used for a female who practises massage.
mathmatics/mathematics
`Mathematics` is the right word, not mathmatics.
may/might
Both these terms are used interchangeably, but `might` possesses somewhat lower likelihood than the term `may` which suggests more possibility. For example, She might come tonight, and she may come tonight, can clarify the difference.
mean time/meantime
`Mean time` is the correct use of the term not `meantime`. Such subtle differences must be kept in mind to avoid mistakes.
medal/meddle
The term `medal` is self-explanatory, while `meddle` means to interfere or to intrude. You don`t need to meddle in other`s affairs.
mettle/metal
`Mettle` means courage or bravery or spirit. Some people have extraordinary courage and can display their mettle at any time. `Metal` is a kind of solid substance usually hard and shiny.
It has been observed that students often get confused while writing or speaking certain words of English that have either almost identical spellings or pronunciation. For example, words like `all ready` and `already`, which have almost quite identical spellings and also pronunciation, are often misused. It is, therefore, necessary to learn the correct usage of language to avoid any confusion. Correct usage simply means to be precise and accurate in your expression without creating confusion in the listeners` minds.
This book will guide and enrich the students at senior secondary, under-graduate and graduate levels, as well as help all other readers in many ways to improve their
language, if they go through it seriously.
CONTENTS:
Preface 7
Widespread Errors in Handling English Language 11
A 11
B 29
C 39
D 53
E 61
F 67
G 75
H 79
I 84
J 90
K 91
L 93
M 100
N 105
O 107
P 111
Q 126
R 127
S 140
T 155
U 160
V 162
W 166
X 172
Y 173
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK :
M
make
`Make` means `construct` or `produce` or `frame`. Please make a cup of tea for me. The school has made certain rules to protect its children.
mantle/mante
`Mantle` means a layer or a blanket or a covering or a cloak. She often wears a mantle whenever she visits a holy place. A shelf above a fireplace is known as `mantel`.
many/much
`Many` implies with numerous or loads of or several, and `much` indicates quantity or amount or a great deal. There are many brave people who have made history of this country. There is nothing much to look at this picture. We cannot do much for him now.
marital/martial
`Marital` refers to marriage and `martial` relates to war. What is your marital status? Are you yet married or unmarried? The Chinese are good at martial art.
marshall/marshal
`Marshal` is the correct term. A very senior and experienced person is appointed as the Field Marshal in a war. Often people get confused with marshal and use marshall instead.
mass/massive
`Mass` and `massive` are often confused by people for they look having identical meanings. But their meanings as well as their applications are different. Massive means bulky and heavy. It`s a massive structure of a building. Mass means a body of coherent matter usually of indefinite shape or bulk in size and number. When we refer to masses, we mean a great number of assembled people. A great mass of people assembled at the funeral of the Senator.
masseuse/masseur
`Masseur` is a person who practises massage. `Masseuse` is the term used for a female who practises massage.
mathmatics/mathematics
`Mathematics` is the right word, not mathmatics.
may/might
Both these terms are used interchangeably, but `might` possesses somewhat lower likelihood than the term `may` which suggests more possibility. For example, She might come tonight, and she may come tonight, can clarify the difference.
mean time/meantime
`Mean time` is the correct use of the term not `meantime`. Such subtle differences must be kept in mind to avoid mistakes.
medal/meddle
The term `medal` is self-explanatory, while `meddle` means to interfere or to intrude. You don`t need to meddle in other`s affairs.
mettle/metal
`Mettle` means courage or bravery or spirit. Some people have extraordinary courage and can display their mettle at any time. `Metal` is a kind of solid substance usually hard and shiny.
