[:es] Know INCORRECT: I know to drive a car. CORRECT: I know how to drive a car. Rule: Know is generally followed by how, when, where, what and why. Examples: They know how to write a letter. She knows where to look for it. [:en] Know INCORRECT: I know to drive a car. CORRECT: I…
Tip of the week: Each other/One another
[:es] Each other/One another INCORRECT: They both love one another. CORRECT: They both love each other. Rule: Each other is used for two people. One another is used for more than two. Examples: The two brothers love each other. His family love one another. [:en] Each other/One another INCORRECT: They both love one another. CORRECT:…
Tip of the week: Wait on/Wait for
[:es] Wait on/Wait for INCORRECT: I’m waiting on the bus. CORRECT: I’m waiting for the bus. Rule: Wait on means to serve. Examples: I have a new job waiting on customers. I work at the café waiting on tables. [:en] Wait on/Wait for INCORRECT: I’m waiting on the bus. CORRECT: I’m waiting for the bus….
Tip of the week: Loose/Lose
[:es] Loose/Lose Incorrect: I don’t want to loose this job. Correct: I don’t want to lose this job. Rule: Loose: Not firmly or tightly fixed in place. Lose: To be deprived of or cease to have or retain something or someone. Examples: The lid of the container is loose. I don’t want to lose her….