Awkward words
#13
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Not an awkward word in terms of where to use it but one that is awkward for me.
I like the sound of the word 'specific' but have trouble pronouncing it. It tangles my tongue and comes out 'pacific'.
I like the sound of the word 'specific' but have trouble pronouncing it. It tangles my tongue and comes out 'pacific'.
Last edited by tapper; 07-11-2016 at 02:43 AM.
#17
"Well" is an adverb so is used to describe something active/verb. "Good" is an adjective used to describe a noun.
I'm feeling/doing well. My health is good.
She cooks well. She is a good cook.
I have a hard time with farther and further.
I'm feeling/doing well. My health is good.
She cooks well. She is a good cook.
I have a hard time with farther and further.
#18
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Franklin, TX
Posts: 124
I was reading an old novel recently. I just love the grammar and vocabulary from some of the books from the 40s. The word was circumambulate. The character was determined that he was right and would prove it even if he had to circumambulate the entire continent.
#20
Farther relates to actual distance - I walked farther than you.
Further is for everything else. I am further along in the quilt making process.
That is my understanding anyway.
I always want to mis-spell occasion as occassion. Have to watch myself.
I also hate the word panties, as well as many of the modern "words" that have popped up, like vacay, sammie, etc.
Further is for everything else. I am further along in the quilt making process.
That is my understanding anyway.
I always want to mis-spell occasion as occassion. Have to watch myself.
I also hate the word panties, as well as many of the modern "words" that have popped up, like vacay, sammie, etc.
Last edited by ptquilts; 07-11-2016 at 04:42 AM.
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