Monday 19 September 2011

Most Mispronounced

Most Mispronounced Monday: “For all intents and purposes”
You probably misheard your parents saying it – and then misused it over and over again as “For all intensive purposes”. Don’t worry, MS Word will autocorrect this if you are writing. But try to remember that it is for all your “intents” and “purposes”, not just “strong purposes”.

Friday 9 September 2011

Fast Fact Friday


    No words in the English language rhyme with orange, silver or purple.