Here are some common errors found in writing.
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DESSERT VS. DESERT Desert: to abandon (verb); a hot, sandy place (noun) • His strength had all but deserted him when he finally reached the oasis. (used here as a verb) Note that as a verb, "desert" is pronounced the same as "dessert" - a stress on the last syllable (dess-ERT). • Dan trudged through the desert, longing for some shelter and water. (used here as a noun/place) As a noun, "desert" is pronounced differently - the stress is on the first syllable (DE-sert). |
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Dessert
a sweet following a meal
(n.) •Thirsty and starving, Dan devoured a steak and then asked for dessert. COMPLEMENT VS.COMPLIMENT Complement: •a worthy addition (noun) • Katie's pink cheeks were the perfect complement to her dark eyes. Compliment: to praise (verb); a piece of praise (noun) • Katie accepted the compliment with a shy blush. |
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LOOSE VS. LOSE loose: not fastened, relaxed (adjective) • Your shoelaces are loose - you should tie them up before you trip! •lose: to misplace (verb) • Timothy was worried he would lose his keys. |
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THAT VS. THEN Many people use "than" when they mean "then", and vice versa. than: used to compare things(conjunction) then: used with descriptions of time (adverb) • Then, suddenly, Mr. Bean shouted, "I'm a better driver than you'll ever be!" • She looks too skinny - but then again, what do I know? |
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