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CONFUSABLE USES OF WORDS

"Anxious" and "Eager"


"Anxious" should refer to anxiety and not pleasant feelings such as enthusiasm or excitement. It should be followed by a gerund (the "–ing" verb form), not an infinitive ("to" and the verb). Use "eager" with the infinitive.

• "He was anxious about becoming the President." (He had an uncomfortable feeling about it.)
• "He was anxious to become the President."
• "He was eager/ready to become the President." (He was happy about it.)
• "He was waiting to become the President."

" Convince" and "Persuade"


You convince a person of the truth or vali***y of an idea; you persuade a person to take action. "Convince" is usually followed by "that" or "of" whereas "persuade" is followed by an infinitive.

• "The teacher convinced her students that good grammar could aid in communication."
• "The teacher persuaded her students to use good grammar."

"Could of" and "Could have"


Modals ("could," "would," "should," "may," "might," "must") use the auxiliary verb "have," not the preposition "of." The auxiliary can be contracted as "'ve" (as in "could've" and "couldn't've").

• Incorrect: "She must of done it."
• Correct: "She must have (or "must've") done it."

"Decimate" and "Devastate"

"Decimate", a great word from ancient Rome, means "kill one of every ten soldiers." Using creative license, you would be correct in saying that the flu decimated Larry's sixth grade class, if ten percent of the class were home sick. Remember that "decimate" is similar to "decimal," which refers to counting by tens.
Oftentimes, "decimate" is misused to mean "devastate," which means "overwhelm or lay waste to." Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, but did not decimate its population.

"Each other" and "One another"


"Each other" is used for two; "one another" is used for more than two.

• "The two brothers helped each other study."
• "These five businesses compete with one another."

"E.g." and "I.e."

These Latin abbreviations can add formality to your writing. Use "e.g." (exemplī grātiā) to mean "for example" or "such as" and "i.e." (id est) to mean "that is" or "in other words." Remember the "i" in "in other words" and the "e" in "for example." The comma after "e.g." or "i.e." is optional.

"Good" and "Well"


"Good" is an adjective or noun; "well" is usually an adverb. Say "I am doing good" only if "good" is a noun. For instance, charities can do good. Otherwise, use "well" with all verbs other than linking and be verbs. "I am doing good today" is incorrect (unless you are doing good things, like Superman) but you can say "I am good today."

• Incorrect: "She cannot see good." (Use "well.")
• Incorrect: "This car runs good." (Use "well.")
• Incorrect: "This plan works real good." (Use "very well.")
• Correct: "This plan sounds good." ("Good" follows the linking verb "sounds.")
• Correct: "I am well today." ("Well" is an adjective showing my well-being and health.)

"Historic" and "Historical"

To help avoid confusion, use "historical" for things that happened in history or pertain to history; reserve "historic" for things that were important in history. "A historical character" is a character from history; "a historic character" is an important character from history. Note that "a" is usually the proper article for both "historic" and "historical." "An historic" and "an historical" are proper if you use the alternative pronunciation with a silent "h."

"If" and "Whether"


Use "whether" with verbs such as "know," "ask," or "learn" that refer to verifying something. If you are not sure which to use, try rewriting the sentence with the if-clause at the beginning. If the sentence does not make sense or it is not possible to move the if-clause, choose "whether."

• "He did not know if they would arrive early."
• "If they would arrive early, he did not know."
• "He did not know whether they would arrive early."
  Occasionally, either "if" or "whether" is correct. In the sentences below, either "if" or "whether" can be used to show that he will inform us about their arrival.
• "He will tell us if they arrive on Monday."
• "He will tell us whether they arrive on Monday." (He will inform us regardless of whether they arrive or not.)
• "If they arrive on Monday, he will tell us." (He will contact us only if they arrive on Monday.)

"Lay" and "Lie"

Use "lay" if you mean "put" or "place." Use "lie" if you mean "rest." "Lie" is intransitive and is thus used with prepositions such as "on" or adverbs such as "here." "Lay" is transitive and takes an object. The past tense forms are confusing. "Lay" is, in fact, the past tense of "lie," so you would say, "I lay in bed yesterday." Use "lain" with "to have": "I have lain in bed for two hours." If you mean "tell a lie," use "lied" in the past tense and with "to have." The "–ing" form for "lie" in either sense is "lying." For "lay," use "laid" in the past tense and with "to have."

"Like," "As," "Such as," and "As though"


In the written language, avoid using "like" for "as" or "such as." “Like” in these senses is nonstandard and can also be ambiguous. For example, the phrase “nineteenth century writers like Dickens” should refer to writers who a) produced works in the nineteenth century and b) are being compared with Dickens. If the writer is just talking about nineteenth century writers in general and is giving Dickens as an example, it is proper to write “nineteenth century writers such as Dickens.”[1] Use “such as” if you can write “nineteenth century writers (e.g. Dickens).” “Like” for “as if” or "as though" is informal.

• It’s like he never existed.
• It is as though he never existed.

"Prone" and "Supine"

"Prone" means lying on your stomach (face down). "Supine" means lying on your back (face up).

"Raise" and "Rise"


"Raise" is the transitive verb; "rise" is the intransitive verb. Use "rise" to refer to getting up (including getting out of bed) or going up (e.g., a building rising). To say that something increases, you can use either "rise" or "be raised." It is not possible to use "rise" with an object. Note that "raise" is regular in all of its conjugations. For "rise," use "rose" in the past tense ("The prices rose") and "risen" with "to have" ("The prices have risen").

• "Taxes rose."
• "Taxes were raised." (This sentence uses "raise" in the passive voice.)
• "The politician rose taxes." ("Rose" cannot take the object "taxes.")

"Real" and "Really"

Do not misuse "real" for "really." Remember that "real" is an adjective, and "really" is an adverb.

"Set" and "Sit"

"Sit" is almost always intransitive. Use "sit" if you can write "be seated." "Sit" is transitive in "He sat me down," which means "He made me sit down." "Set" can be transitive or intransitive. For example, "The sun sets" uses "set" intransitively. The sentence "I set the book on the table" uses "set" transitively. Because of the similar sounds of "sit" and "set," it is a common mistake to use "sit" in this sentence. You might just say, "I put the book on the table." "Set" is used in the past tense and with the verb "to have": "I set the book on the table yesterday" and "I have set the book on the table for you." For the verb "sit," use "sat" for the past tense and the verb "to have."

"Shall, "Will," "Should," "Would"

You usually use "shall" in the first person and "will" in the second and third person. It is proper to use "will" in the first person when you want to really emphasize a statement; this is known as the emphatic future. For instance, you would say, "I shall go to the grocery and buy some milk," but "I will retaliate!" The same is true for "should" and "would." If you are not sure whether to use "shall" or "will," just use a contraction. You can even form negative contractions such as "I'll not do it" and "I'd not do that if I were you." You could also use "I am going to" and "we are going to" in place of "I shall" and "we shall."

"To," "Too," and "Two"

Use "to" as a preposition. "To" is always correct if you are talking about direction and is also used with verbs such as "talk" and "listen." "To" is used to form the infinitive (e.g., "It is my goal to write one page today"). "Too" is always an adverb; "too" is correct if you can substitute "also." "Two" is always a number. You should almost always write out the word "two" rather than using the Arabic number. By the way, you should write "two-percent milk" (with the hyphen).

"Which" and "That"


Some writers mistakenly believe that “which” is inherently more formal, but “which” is grammatically incorrect where “that” is required. To decide whether to use “which” or “that,” try removing the relative clause from the sentence. If it still makes sense, use “which.” If it does not make sense or its meaning has changed, use “that.” “That” is necessary for clauses that identify which one. In general, use “that” unless you have used a comma. Also try deleting the relative pronoun. Only the pronoun “that” can be deleted in sentences. If you have used “which” and you can delete it, replace it with “that.”

• "The book which I found in the library is an excellent reference."
• "The book I found in the library is an excellent reference." (The pronoun can be omitted.)
• "The book that I found in the library is an excellent reference." (Include the pronoun “that” in formal writing.)
  The pronoun “which” would be proper in this paragraph: "I finished reading The Elements of Style. The book, which I found in the library yesterday, is an excellent reference." Notice that it has been established that the book in question is The Element of Style. In the sentence “The book that I found in the library is an excellent reference,” the that-clause is used to identify which book.

"Who's" and "Whose"


"Who's" is the contracted form of "who is" and is suitable for use only where the uncontracted form would also be suitable.

• Correct: "Who's coming to dinner?"
• Incorrect: "People who's families are bilingual are at an advantage."

"Whose" is a possessive pronoun. It must be used to modify another noun: "Whose shoes are these?" "Anyone whose parents are here should thank them." In fairly informal speech, "whose" may occasionally appear alone as a question, but another noun that it modifies is always suggested. "We must take someone's boat. Whose [boat]?"

"Hilarious" and "Hysterical"

Hilarious means arousing great merriment; extremely funny.[1] Hysterical means; of, pertaining to, or characterized by hysteria, uncontrollably emotional, irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock.[2]

Strictly speaking these two words have very different meanings despite the fact that many people use them interchangeably. While common usage may be changing if you wish to use the words perfectly then you must keep the distinction in mind. In other words "hysterical" should not be used as a synonym for "hilarious".

• She's my favorite comedian, I think she's hilarious. correct
• She's my favorite comedian, I think she's hysterical. incorrect

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Up cho một ngày đẹp trời

Everything is covered by a thin layer of mist, not too cold not too freezy.
Breath in so deep because this air is bleesed.
Set free my mind, ignore my sins, let down the pressure.
Holly crap, I haven't got that feeling for so long.
It seemed just like a half-remembered dream
Isn't it wonderful? AMAZING GRACE

To all: Have a good weekend

And show off a little bit

Beautiful weekend! [r2)]
Vào YM chat tí đi cậu ơi!

you are not the author but main character

SPEAKING TIPS [r32)]
What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance
Don’t say: “You look tired.”
Why: It implies she doesn’t look good.
Instead say: “Is everything OK?” We often blurt the “tired” comment when we get the sense that the other person feels out of sorts. So just ask.

Don’t say: “Wow, you’ve lost a ton of weight!”
Why: To a newly trim person, it might give the impression that she used to look unattractive.
Instead say: “You look fantastic.” And leave it at that. If you’re curious about how she got so svelte, add, “What’s your secret?”

Don’t say: “You look good for your age.”
Why: Anything with a ****at like this is rude. It's saying, "You look great―compared with other old people. It's amazing you have all your own teeth."
Instead say: “You look great.”

Don’t say: “I could never wear that.”
Why: It can be misunderstood as a criticism. (“I could never wear that because it’s so ugly.”)
Instead say: “You look so good in skinny jeans.” If you slip, say something like “I could never wear that…because I wasn’t blessed with your long legs.”


What Not to Say in the Workplace
Don’t say: “That’s not my job.”
Why: If your superior asks you to do something, it is your job.
Instead say: “I’m not sure that should be my priority right now.” Then have a conversation with your boss about your responsibilities.

Don’t say: “This might sound stupid, but…”
Why: Never undermine your ideas by prefacing your remarks with wishy-washy language.
Instead say: What’s on your mind. It reinforces your credibility to present your ideas with confidence.

Don’t say: “I don’t have time to talk to you.”
Why: It’s plain rude, in person or on the phone.
Instead say: “I’m just finishing something up right now. Can I come by when I’m done?” Graciously explain why you can’t talk now, and suggest catching up at an appointed time later. Let phone calls go to voice mail until you can give callers your undivided attention.

What Not to Say in the Workplace
Don’t say: “My current boss is horrendous.”
Why: It’s unprofessional. Your interviewer might wonder when you’d start bad-mouthing her. For all you know, she and your current boss are old pals.
Instead say: “I’m ready for a new challenge” or a similarly positive remark.

Don’t say: “Do you think I’d fit in here?”
Why: You’re the interviewee, not the interviewer.
Instead say: “What do you enjoy about working here?” By all means ask questions, but prepare ones that demonstrate your genuine interest in the company.

Don’t say: “What are the hours like?” or “What’s the vacation policy?”
Why: You want to be seen as someone who focuses on getting the job done.
Instead say: “What’s the day-to-day like here?” Then, if you’ve really jumped through every hoop and time off still hasn’t been mentioned, say, “Can you tell me about the compensation and benefits package?”

I believe a man does what he can until his destiny is revealed

what a horse

what a cute baby! *o*

Good day to all

and a cute horse also

Everybody needs a hero. Courage, self-sacrificing people, setting good examples for all of us

Everybody needs a hero. We line up for them, cheer them, scream theirs names and years later we will tell how we stood in rain for hours just to get a glimpse of the one who taught us how to hold on a second longer.

I believe there is a hero in all of us who keeps us honest, gives us strenght, makes us noble and finally allows us to die with pride.

Even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we wants the most, even our dreams.

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