People using the reflexive "myself" instead of me. "The people there included John, Mary, and myself..."
Using "comprised OF" instead of comprised. "The committee was comprised of the following members..." instead of "the committee comprised..." "Quote, unquote" instead of "quote...end quote (or close quote)" These drive me crazy. Thanks for the chance to vent. Oh--and tack and track, but I could go on. And on. Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: devoldercar...@sau.edu web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -----Original Message----- From: Leah Adams-Curtis [mailto:ladamscur...@icc.edu] Sent: Mon 8/10/2009 10:46 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: RE: [tips] word confusions In the past few years, this error has become increasingly common (and makes me crazy). I would like to loose fifteen pounds. I don't see however, Would you like your clothes to be lose? Leah From: Christopher D. Green [mailto:chri...@yorku.ca] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:10 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] word confusions Two word confusions I am tired of seeing (even in newspapers and books sometimes): jive vs. jibe "Your excuse for missing the test does not jibe with the facts." "Jive" is a dance. dribble vs. drivel "Don't give me that drivel. Just tell me what really happened." "Dribble" comes out of babies mouths. Honorable mention (because it really only comes up in a single idiomatic expression): metal vs. mettle (and even "meddle" and "medal") "Joining the military would really test your mettle." Do people have others that they care to share? Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 chri...@yorku.ca http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ ========================== --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
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