How about the disappearance of the word "that" from the news, as in "the
government warned universities money would be tight". I keep noticing that
one.
Sally
Capilano U
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From: "DeVolder Carol L" <devoldercar...@sau.edu>
To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)"
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Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:57 AM
Subject: RE: [tips] word confusions
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
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-----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/
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