usage errors Flashcards
1
Q
less and fewer
A
things you can’t count, things you can
2
Q
regardless and irregardless
A
without regard, doesn’t exist
3
Q
flammable, inflammable
A
catches fire, catches fire more easily
4
Q
a lot, alot
A
many of, doesn’t exist
5
Q
For all intents and purposes, For all intensive purposes
A
for all the reasons, used in place of the 1st phrase
6
Q
reform, re-form
A
to return to a good state, to reshape or restructure
7
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good, well
A
morally bad or good + adj/noun; adj/adv + feeling sick/healthy or in a good manner
