Monday, November 26, 2007

MONDAY HELP

CLARIFICATION - LESS/FEWER

Fewer” is used with objects that can be counted one-by-one.
Less” is used with objects or quantities that cannot be counted individually.

Correct:
“There are fewer cars on the road after three am.” "Cars" can be counted individually.
"There was less water in the bucket." "Water" cannot be counted individually.


RAISE/RISE

What is the difference between "raise" and "rise"?
Try to use the words in sentences and in various tenses.


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "emasculate".
Define "emasculate" and use it in a sentence.

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