by SoHo Language Group | Jul 22, 2021 | Language, Word Usage
“Is THIS your book?” OR “Is THAT your book? What is the difference? Both “that” and “this” refer to singular objects or people. The difference is in how close or far away you are: When you say, “This is my book,” you are touching your book or holding it in your...
by SoHo Language Group | Jul 7, 2021 | Language, Word Usage
Whose vs Who’s These two words are pronounced exactly the same, but they are used in different ways. WHOSE “Whose” is a pronoun often used as an adjective to show possession, or what belongs to someone. In the question, “Whose book is this?” “whose” asks “to whom”...
by SoHo Language Group | Jun 10, 2021 | Language, Pronunciation, Word Usage
The First Thing to know is: there is no longer a difference between LAY and LIE. “Lie”(or “lie down”) has traditionally been the word to describe putting yourself in a horizontal position either in bed, on the ground, or some other flat surface. “Lay” has always been...
by SoHo Language Group | Jun 7, 2021 | Language, Pronunciation, Word Usage
Loose … Young children get what we call a “loose tooth.” That is, an adult tooth starts pushing on a baby tooth. This makes the baby tooth wiggle back and forth when gently touched with a finger. It is a “loose” tooth because the tooth is not tightly held in by...
by SoHo Language Group | May 18, 2021 | Language, Pronunciation
“Felt” and “fell,” two past tense verbs, are often confused by nonnative speakers. The words look and sound similar, so the confusion is understandable. Still, the words mean two very different things. FALL (fall-fell-fallen). “Fall” means to drop or come down...
by SoHo Language Group | May 11, 2021 | Language
“Then” and “than” look and sound similar but they mean very different things. THEN is an adverb, referring to a certain time, or “when” something happened or will happen. For example: “Let’s meet at 3 pm.” “Sounds good! I’ll see you then.” (“then” = 3 pm) “I had...
