Month: July 2011

Half (as noun) = one of two equal parts of a divisible whole: ‘Half an hour’ Half (as adjective) = partial: ‘He did only a half job.’ Do not use…

Gymnastic (WITHOUT – s) is an adjective: ‘Her gymnastic ability was recognized at a very early age.’ The noun is gymnastics (WITH-s): ‘Her career in international gymnastics began at the…

Grow= (1) develop or increase in size by natural process (of children, animals, plants etc.): ‘Mary’s little boy grew four centimeters last year.’ ‘Orchids don’t grow in cold climates.’ (2)…

Pane (or window-pane) = a sheet of glass used in a window: ‘The cracked panes will have to be replaced.’ Glasses (= spectacles) is a plural noun: ‘I wear glasses…

Get off = leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.: ‘The bus driver will tell you where to get off.’ ‘I got off the train at the wrong station.’ Get out= move…

In future = from now on (commonly used in announcements and warning): ‘In future anyone arriving late for class will not be admitted.’ In the future = at some time…

Fully = to the greatest degree or extent; completely: ‘a fully equipped kitchen’, ‘a fully furnished apartment’: ‘The next three flights to Chicago are fully booked.’ In full = referring…

‘Friendly’ is an adjective (NOT an adverb): ‘Our new neighbors are very friendly.’  ‘She gave me a friendly smile.’ To end a letter to a friend, use ‘Yours’ or ‘With…