Category: Usage

Usage

Able vs Capable

Able and Capable are two words which are mostly used in the same capacity to mean exactly the same. However the two are different in terms of the context they are used in. One is Able when one has strength or power in general. One is Capable when one has strength or power to do […]

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Prepositions-3

Here are some more statements which you very often hear around you but prepositions used in these statements are incorrect. Can you think of the correct ones?? * Sonia is popular among her friends. * The teacher sits on his desk. * I was surprised by his result. * Here’s the book that you asked. […]

Usage

Beside vs Besides

For most of you, Beside and Besides are just the same. But the two words are way far. Beside means alongside and is used as a preposition. Come and sit beside me. Your bag is lying beside your chair. Besides means in addition to and it is used as a connector. We are happy that […]

Usage

Advice or Advise?

Advice is a noun whereas Advise is a verb Hema always gives good advice to her friends The doctor has advised me to take complete rest Similarly, Practice is a noun whereas Practise is a verb ( in British language ) You need more practice in mathematics and science Neha practises the piano daily

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Prepositions-2

Here are a few more statements where prepositions have been used incorrectly. Let’s see if you can find the correct ones to be used: * He climbed on the tree * I have something to ask from you * He is capable for doing hard work * She burst with tears * He introduced me […]

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