Couldn't help but notice... » Incorrect word usage

The kind of noun is important

crnwebdev — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:00:23 +0000

Be sure to match these word with a singular noun:
kind of, type of, sort of.

Match these word with a plural noun:
kinds of, types of, sorts of.

For further explanation, see Everything Language and Grammar.

I have bought them there before

crnwebdev — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:00:34 +0000

buy means to purchase
I buy groceries after work.
I bought the book last week.
I have bought many garden tools.

Never use boughten.

For further explanation, see Everything Language and Grammar

It has been prophesied

crnwebdev — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:00:57 +0000

prophecy is a noun meaning a prediction

prophesy is a verb meaning to predict

It is conjugated as follows:
I prophesy (He prophesies)
I prophesied
I will prophesy
I have prophesied
I had prophesied
I will have prophesied
I would prophesy
I would have prophesied
I am prophesying
I have prophesied

Such a sneaky verb

crnwebdev — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:00:22 +0000

to sneak means to go stealthily

I sneak
He sneaks
I sneaked
I have sneaked
I am sneaking

Though “snuck” is widely used, it is not proper English.

He was defnitely defiant

crnwebdev — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:00:47 +0000

definitely means without question

defiantly means in a defiant manner

Do you mean insect study or word origin?

crnwebdev — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:00:02 +0000

entomology means the scientific study of insects

etymology means the origin of a word

To help tide him over another week

crnwebdev — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:00:41 +0000

He asked for extra money to tide him over until payday.

It is tide, not tie. The swelling tide will carry you over an obstacle.

We are blest like the rest

crnwebdev — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:00:47 +0000

Is blest a misspelling of blessed?

That depends.
According to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary it is an alternative.
According to Wiktionary, it is archaic.

To be safe, use blessed.

What do you suppose?

crnwebdev — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:00:24 +0000

supposed to means generally considered or expected
This candy is supposed to be good.

supposed to means having an obligation
You are supposed to come with me.

supposed to means intended
The computer was supposed to save us time.

supposed means presumed to be true, but without proof
He is the supposed assailant.

suppose means to theorize (and is never followed by to)
I suppose that is the cause of the problem.

Is your loving care tender?

crnwebdev — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:00:53 +0000

What does TLC stand for?
Tender Loving Care?
Tender Love and Care?

It appears that most sources list Tender Loving Care.