JOU 2005 Study Guide - Final Guide: Oxymoron
20 Oct 2015
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You should be able to identify and correct these 20 commonly misused words: Either can hardly wait or can"t (wait) different than. Never different than; always different from instant classic. An instant classic is an oxymoron; a classic cannot be new control destiny. Impossible; by definition, destiny or fate is beyond one"s control partially destroyed. Impossible; by definition, destruction is always total, never partial could care less. Means one cares a little; different from could not care less between less than notoriety since literally unique anxious. Use less if uncountable; if countable, use fewer. Since = time; because = cause and effect. Literally means to the letter; it does not mean truly or figuratively. Unique means one and only, which very little in life is. Anxious means you are worried; eager means you are ready compared to. Compared to means likened to; usually we want compared with, which involves differences, similarities or both further imply convince refute trademark.
