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septuagenarian - correct spelling noun and adjectiveNot septagenarian.Example: Though my father was a septuagenarian, he stilled mowed the yard and raked the leaves. noun.Example: The septuagenarian man still played tennis. adjective... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
nounExample: The staff sergeant issued the order.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun, adjective, and verbExample: They provided a valuable service for their customers. nounExample: They added a service fee to the bill. adjectiveExample: If you will service your car regularly, it will last a long time. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adjectiveExample: We have several programs to propose.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He was severely injured in the car wreck.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbNot shephard or sheperd.Example: The shepherd guarded his sheep. nounExample: They will shepherd the bill through Congress. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
nounExample: The sheriff arrested the burglar.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
verb (present participle of the verb shine) and adjectiveSee shinning.Example: He was shining his shoes for the party. verbExample: The brightly shining light blinded the motorists. adjective... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
verb (present participle of the verb shin)See shining.Example: He was shinning up the rope.Also: He was shinnying up the rope.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
shish kebab - correct spelling nounExample: We served shish kebab at the party.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
auxiliary verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses should and would. Click here for that discussion.Example: Everyone should learn how to use words properly.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbExample: His injured left shoulder kept him on the sidelines. nounExample: He will shoulder our burden for us. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
verb and nounNot shreek.Example: She will shriek when she learns about the new car. verbExample: The loud shriek frightened the small children. noun... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbExample: The siege of the city cut off all supplies. nounExample: The military force will siege the city to force out the residents. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses sight, site, and cite. Click here for that discussion.Example: She was a sight for sore eyes. nounExample: We hoped to sight a spotted owl. verbSee site.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbExample: The traffic signal failed to work and caused an accident. nounExample: The hostage tried to signal the police for help. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
significance - correct spelling nounExample: Congress failed to understand the significance of voter discontent.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
significant - correct spelling adjectiveExample: This significant discovery will revolutionize communications.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adjectiveNot simular.Example: We faced a similar problem before.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
nounExample: The similarity between the two brothers was remarkable.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
nounExample: The writer correctly used the like word to create the simile “like a fox.”... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He spoke simply to help the children understand.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
simultaneous - correct spelling adjectiveExample: These simultaneous events will attract large crowds.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He sincerely believed in his own abilities.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
noun and verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses sight, site, and cite. Click here for that discussion.Example: This is a good site for the new school. nounExample: They will site the power plant next to the river. verbSee sight.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
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