Here are the corrections and explanations for last week's entries.
Be patient; there are many similar errors.
Monday
NAUSEATED/NAUSEOUS
“Nauseous” is an adjective which means disgusting or loathsome.
“Nauseated” is the past tense of the verb “nauseate” and means to sicken or to affect with nausea.
Identify and correct the errors in the following entry.
“Winona Ryder was loaned a bracelet...and it has now gone missing.”
“Loan” is a noun and cannot be used as a verb. The correct form is “lent”, the past participle of the verb, “to lend”.
Things and people do not “go missing”. Such usage is completely inaccurate and unacceptable.
“Winona Ryder was lent a bracelet...and it has now disappeared.”
“Especially when your version of green will be the envy of Canada.”
This is a subordinate clause and is not a complete thought.
“[This is true,] especially when your version of green will be the envy of Canada.”
Tuesday
BENEFACTOR/BENEFICIARY
“Benefactors” give gifts.
“Beneficiaries” receive gifts.
Wednesday
EXALT/EXULT
“Exult” is a verb meaning to celebrate joyfully.
“Exalt” is a verb meaning to elevate or to raise something high.
Thursday
Find and correct the errors in the following entries.
“So far, only $110,197, 950 worth of permits have been issued, compared to $173,549,505 a year ago.”
The subject, worth”, is singular and demands a singular verb.
“So far, only $110,197, 950 worth of permits has been issued, compared to $173,549,505 a year ago.”
“One third of new recruits are female.”
The subject, “one third”, is collectively singular and demands a singular verb.
“One third of new recruits is female.”
“Still about one in four local residents don't have a family doctor - a higher rate than the provincial average of one in five.”
The subject, “one”, is singular and demands a singular verb.
“Still about one in four local residents doesn't have a family doctor - a higher rate than the provincial average of one in five."“
Friday
Find and correct the errors in the following entries.
“Almost three-quarters of Canadians say they are 'truly scared' for the future of the country and a solid majority say they would prefer another election to having the minority conservative government replaced by a coalition led by Stephan Dion, a new Ipsos-Reid poll says.”
The subject, “three-quarters, is collectively singular and demands a singular verb.
The second clause subject, “majority”, is singular and demands a singular verb.
“Almost three-quarters of Canadians says they are 'truly scared' for the future of the country and a solid majority says they would prefer another election to having the minority conservative government replaced by a coalition led by Stephan Dion, a new Ipsos-Reid poll says.”
“As the last of the knapsacks were packed at the McDougall Avenue residence, there were still boxes of supplies left over that will be used next year.”
The subject, “last”, is singular and demands a singular verb.
“As the last of the knapsacks was packed at the McDougall Avenue residence, there were still boxes of supplies left over that will be used next year.”
“A number of Facebook groups have popped up, including one boasting more than 144,000 members.”
The subject, “number”, is singular and demands a singular verb. (If you would like to argue that the author is talking of the individuals in the group, you could use a plural verb. I don’t think that is the case here.)
“A number of Facebook groups has popped up, including one boasting more than 144,000 members.”
“Younger drivers should carry less passengers on highways particularly.”
“Less” is used with quantities. “Fewer” is used with numbers.
“Younger drivers should carry fewer passengers on highways particularly.”
“Any measures that are aimed at protecting and improving drivers is welcomed,' said Staff Sgt. Ed McNorton.
The principal clause subject, “measures” is plural and demands a plural verb.
"Any measures that are aimed at protecting and improving drivers are welcomed,” said Staff Sgt. Ed McNorton.
GREATNESS
“To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.”
Anatole France, a French novelist, created this thought.
LAST WEEK’S WORDS
“Histrionics” (n.) means affected, hysterical or emotional behaviour.
“Prorogue” (v.) means to discontinue, to defer or to postpone a session or parliament or of a similar governing body.
“Rapturous” (adj.) means overjoyed, elated or ecstatic.
“Patronize” (v.) means to support, shop at, frequent or utilize.
“Patronize” (v.) means to denigrate, to belittle or to talk down to.
“Slovenly” (adj.) means sloppy, dishevelled, untidy or messy.
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