[:es] Language Errors Error: It is a high-paid job. Correction: It is a highly-paid job. Error: I’ll go out after the dinner. Correction: I’ll go out after dinner. [:en] Language Errors Error: It is a high-paid job. Correction: It is a highly-paid job. Error: I’ll go out after the dinner. Correction: I’ll go out…
Tip of the week: Apostrophe S
[:es] Apostrophe S Rules: For regular plural nouns add S’. Example: The dogs’ bones (more than one dog). For irregular plural nouns add ‘S. Example: The women‘s clothes department. For singular nouns ending in S add ‘S. Example: The boss‘s office is big. For all other singular nouns add ‘S. Example: The dog‘s bones (one…
Tip of the week: They’re/Their/There
[:es] They’re/Their/There They’re is a contraction of ‘They are’. Their indicates ownership by a group. There indicates a place. Examples: They’re going to be late. Their house is very big. My car is parked there now. [:en] They’re/Their/There They’re is a contraction of ‘They are’. Their indicates ownership by a group. There indicates a…
Tip of the week: Superfluous Repetition of Words
[:es] Superfluous Repetition of Words INCORRECT: You must have to complete the task. CORRECT: You have to complete the task. Rule: Do not repeat words that have the same meaning. Examples: You must complete the task. You have to complete the task. [:en] Superfluous Repetition of Words INCORRECT: You must have to complete the task….