Glossary of Usage D: of Some, Somewhat Their, There, They're This Here, That There Real Than, Then Them Try and

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Glossary of Usage D
Review the glossary entries on pages 296–298 of your textbook for information on the correct
usage of the following words or phrases:
of some, somewhat their, there, they're this here, that there
USAGE
real than, then them try and
EXERCISE A Underline the word or word group that is correct according to formal, standard usage.
Example 1. Bettina watched the cardinals and blue jays that were (outside of, outside) the window.
1. Bettina said she would (try and, try to) build a bird feeder for our patio.
2. When birds are nearby, (their, there, they're) always visiting a neighbor’s bird feeder.
3. By leaning over the patio railing, I can see the birds (somewhat, some).
4. It would be (real, really) nice, however, if they were right outside our own window.
5. She said that if we set out our own bird feeder, (than, then) birds would come to our patio.
6. Bettina decided to place a feeder over (their, there, they're) by the potted ivy.
7. Do you think (those, them) birds will be drawn to the seeds and nuts?
8. (This, This here) chair will have to be moved to allow space for the feeder.
9. We eventually placed the chair (inside, inside of) the apartment next to the window.
10. We are delighted now because more birds visit our patio (than, then) we ever expected.
EXERCISE B Some of the following sentences have an error in formal, standard usage. Cross out each
error and write the correct usage above it. If a sentence has no error, write C at the end of the sentence.
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then
Example 1. I noticed an interesting picture, and than I read the article beside it.
11. The article said that the secretary bird is real unusual.
12. Protruding behind the secretary bird’s head are feathers that look some like quill pens.
13. Them ink pens are made of feather quills.
14. Secretary birds run in a zigzag fashion after there prey.
15. Their predators of snakes.
16. The bird in that there picture used its foot to attack the snake.
17. Secretary birds can beat a snake with their wings.
18. Them birds are found in Africa.
19. They’re habitat is in the part of the continent that is south of the Sahara.
20. This here bird is really tall; it grows to four feet in height!
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Glossary of Usage E
Review the glossary entries on pages 300–301 of your textbook for information on the correct
usage of the following words or phrases:
use to, used to when, where who, which, that without, unless
USAGE
way, ways where whose, who's your, you're
Example 1. Kano (use to, used to) take ballet classes, but now she prefers gymnastics.
1. Saint Bernards, (which, who) are very large dogs, can be trained to rescue people.
2. Never cross the street (unless, without) you look both ways first.
3. When I was nine or ten, I (use to, used to) play outside in the rain.
4. Carlos traveled a long (way, ways) to get to this country.
5. A square dance is (when you dance, a dance) with four couples grouped in a square.
6. Lorena will be part of (your, you’re) writing group in English class.
7. (Whose, Who's) car is parked in your driveway?
8. A simile is (a comparison that, when a comparison) uses like or as.
9. JoAnne is the one (which, who) showed me how to make candles.
10. It’s a long (way, ways) from the school to my house.
EXERCISE B Some of the following sentences have an error in formal, standard usage. Cross out the error
and write the correct usage above it. If a sentence has no error, write C at the end of the sentence.

creating
Example 1. Tooling leather is when you create designs on leather with special tools.
11. The produce market is only a short ways from my house.
12. A pair of stone lions use to stand outside this library.
13. I can’t stay overnight at your house without I get my mother’s permission.
14. Watercolor painting is when you use water-based paint on paper or fabric.
15. Clarissa can run a long ways without getting tired.
16. These are the hyenas who need to be relocated.
17. There’s nothing better than an unexpected smile when your spirits are low.
18. I saw on the bulletin board where we will get a half-day holiday on Friday.
19. Karen asked, “Whose in charge of decorating the gym?”
20. Ms. Roth is the person which schedules the yearbook photos.
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Review A: Common Usage Problems

Example 1. Harry Houdini was an entertainer (which, who) performed magic tricks.
USAGE
1. For a few days, the student could not (accept, except) being cut from the soccer team.
2. Last winter, I built (them, those) birdhouses.
3. There are (less, fewer) people in the cafe now than there were an hour ago.
4. We were (already, all ready) sitting on the train when Corinne raced up to the ticket counter.
5. Ira explained that you cannot travel outside the country (unless, without) you have a passport.
6. Francine and Kurt play (alot, a lot) of miniature golf.
7. When Maryam tries to dress (like, as) her older sister does, she looks a little silly.
8. José is trying to teach (you’re, your) sister Gloria to swim.
9. The squid that I bought yesterday is (kind of, somewhat) tough, so I will pound it with a meat
tenderizer before I cook it.
10. Can you tell whether that dog has a collar around (its, it’s) neck?
an
Example 1. The award was a unexpected honor for Sergeant Colmes.
11. When you go home today, please bring that book with you.
12. Although the gumbo is cold, it tastes alright.
13. The violin is one instrument that sounds really badly until you know how to play it.
14. There are less patches of snow on the mountain this year than there were last year.
15. If you have already painted a watercolor, why don’t you try oil painting for your next project?
16. Gazing through the binoculars, Ted asked where the island was at.
17. Helen taught me how to write a anagram.
18. Hana’s project didn’t turn out exactly like she thought it would.
19. Although we were nervous, we should of knocked on the door of the senator’s office.
20. You hadn’t ought to try to walk until your sprained ankle is better.
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Review B: Common Usage Problems

Example 1. Please come to my desk and (bring, take) your report with you.
USAGE
1. The queen decided that she would never (accept, except) any man’s offer of marriage.
2. The milk smelled (bad, badly), so we had to throw it away.
3. If you take (less, fewer) money to the store, maybe you’ll keep more in the bank.
4. I don’t know (how come, why) the lawn sprinklers won’t work.
5. I’d like to go to Niyatee’s house now—Stacey and Maddie are already (their, there, they’re).
6. Skimming is (when you read, reading) quickly to get the general idea of a piece of writing.
7. Kendra and Alex walked a long (way, ways) to get to school from their parents’ farm.
8. Most of the speeches were interesting, but a few were (kind of, rather) boring.
9. Before the car was invented, people (use to, used to) travel by horse and carriage.
10. Dina read in the article (that, where) the mayor has decided to run for a seat in the senate.
except
Example 1. All the foliage accept the pine needles was gone from our trees by December.
11. The sheep pressed theirselves together against the cold.
12. The talented actress cried like her heart would break—on cue.

13. I looked everywheres for the key but couldn’t find it.
14. Can you believe that there cat is two years old?
15. Susan didn’t feel good this morning.
16. A snake ain’t the kind of pet that I want.
17. If you teach me how to knit, I will show you how to crochet.
18. In the ballet that our teacher planned, some of the dancers move like fish move in water.
19. I can’t hardly find a ripe peach among all these green ones.
20. Janet wants to try and play the song in a minor key.
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qxd 10/11/07 10:55 PM Page 195

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for CHAPTER 12: A GLOSSARY OF USAGE pages 296–298

of some, somewhat their, there, they're this here, that there

13. Them ink pens are made of feather quills.

14. Secretary birds run in a zigzag fashion after there prey.

15. Their predators of snakes.

17. Secretary birds can beat a snake with their wings.

18. Them birds are found in Africa.

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for CHAPTER 12: A GLOSSARY OF USAGE pages 300–301

way, ways where whose, who's your, you're

4. Carlos traveled a long (way, ways) to get to this country.

6. Lorena will be part of (your, you’re) writing group in English class.

7. (Whose, Who's) car is parked in your driveway?

8. A simile is (a comparison that, when a comparison) uses like or as.

9. JoAnne is the one (which, who) showed me how to make candles.

10. It’s a long (way, ways) from the school to my house.

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11. The produce market is only a short ways from my house.

12. A pair of stone lions use to stand outside this library.

15. Clarissa can run a long ways without getting tired.

16. These are the hyenas who need to be relocated.

19. Karen asked, “Whose in charge of decorating the gym?”

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for CHAPTER 12: A GLOSSARY OF USAGE pages 287–301

Review A: Common Usage Problems

2. Last winter, I built (them, those) birdhouses.

6. Francine and Kurt play (alot, a lot) of miniature golf.

8. José is trying to teach (you’re, your) sister Gloria to swim.

tenderizer before I cook it.

12. Although the gumbo is cold, it tastes alright.

17. Helen taught me how to write a anagram.

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Review B: Common Usage Problems

2. The milk smelled (bad, badly), so we had to throw it away.

11. The sheep pressed theirselves together against the cold.

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15. Susan didn’t feel good this morning.

16. A snake ain’t the kind of pet that I want.

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