I actually mean English spelling mistakes that you mustn’t make if you are a native English speaker, some of them are what I call “CV straight in the bin” mistakes.
- If your English should be “If you’re English” . This is the worst mistake to make, what’s more your spell checker usually won’t catch it. Although anyone can make this mistake if writing when not fully alert!
- Seperate wrong it’s Separate think “part”
- Desperate however requires the ‘e’
- Definitely doesn’t contain an ‘a’
- its (for showing possession; mistakenly written as it’s, the contraction for it is)
- Receive is correct (i before e except after c)
- Watch out for Their, There and They’re
- Weather or Whether but you will almost certainly never require Wether which is a castrated ram
Avoid the above as they imply that you did not complete formal education hence usually they cause your CV to be rejected immediately.
By the way for your amusement a sentence containing the exceptions to the i before e except after c rule.
Neither financier seized either weird species of leisure.
(BTW if you’re wondering why I target native speakers it’s because foreigners usually make completely different mistakes but not necessarily those above)
Here is a list of common errors issued by ezine articles Ezine Articles
Here is a list of ten common word usage mistakes with explanations and
examples of proper use:
1. There vs. Their vs. They’re
* There is an indication of location.
Example: I want to see that book over there.
* Their is a possessive version of they.
Example: They took their dog to the groomer.
* They’re is a contraction, short for they are.
Example: They’re going to the theatre tonight.
2. A lot vs. Allot vs. Alot
* A lot is an indication of amount.
Example: I have a lot of laundry to do.
* Allot means to distribute.
Example: I will allot you two cookies.
* Alot is not a word.
3. I.e. vs. E.g.
* I.e. means “in other words.”
Example: Writing more articles increases your
website traffic. I.e., it will bring you more
exposure.
* E.g. means “for example.”
Example: I have a lot of chores to do. E.g.,
laundry, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
4. To vs. Too vs. Two
* To is a function word to indicate relative position.
Example: We took the dog to the vet.
* Too can indicate excessiveness or in addition to.
Example: The chili was too spicy.
Example: I would like to go too.
* Two is the number 2.
Example: I want two cookies.
5. Its vs. It’s
* Its is the possessive version of it.
Example: Its door came off the hinges.
* It’s is a contraction, short for “it is.”
Example: It’s a beautiful day.
6. You’re vs. Your
* You’re is a contraction, short for “you are.”
Example: You’re the nicest person I’ve ever met.
* Your describes the possessor as someone else.
Example: Your shirt is very wrinkled.
7. Loose vs. Lose
* Loose is an adjective, the opposite of tight or contained.
Example: I have loose change in my pocket.
* Lose is a verb that means “to suffer the loss of.”
Example: I hope I don’t lose my car keys.
8. Choose vs. Chose
* Choose is a present tense verb meaning “to select.”
Example: I choose to eat healthy foods.
* Chose is a past tense verb meaning “to select.”
Example: I chose to eat healthy foods.
9. Effect vs. Affect
* Effect is usually a noun meaning “result.”
Example: The effect of increased traffic to your
website is directly related to the number of
articles you produce for syndication.
* Affect is usually a verb meaning “to influence.”
Example: I hope this training series will affect
you in a positive way.
10. Know vs. No vs. Now
* Know is usually a verb meaning “to understand.”
Example: I know you are not coming to the movie.
* No is a negative reply, refusal or disagreement.
Example: There is no problem with the car.
* Now is usually an adverb meaning “at the present time or moment.”
Example: Now I can easily write and market my articles
Left by admin on October 6th, 2009