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When to use Choice, Choose or Chose

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Away from all things computer to celebrate marriage to my wonderful wife, Valerie, for 22 years today.  I'm keeping things going with scheduled blogs dealing with the language we use as writers. I hope you'll forgive me if I don't reply to any comments for the time being, but I'm having a very well-earned (I think so, anyway) rest from work for a couple of weeks. And, today, enjoying a special meal and a quiet drink with the woman I love.

When to use Choice, Choose or...

Between or Among

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When to use Between or Among.

between: involving members of a group, two items that are related, with shares to each, in the interval, (strictly speaking, if something is...

Beside or Besides

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beside: at the side of, next to. 'The was clown was beside himself with excitement.' 'The house beside the coast overlooked t...

Anxious or Eager

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anxious: nervous, uneasy, unquiet.  'She was anxious about meeting the new boss, as rumour had it that he was going to dismiss anyone in the...

Assure, Ensure or Insure

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assure: to inform positively, to give reassurance. 'I can assure you that everything that politician tells you i...

Affect or Effect

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When to use Affect or Effect:

affect: to influence, to pretend.  'I became President because I want to affect the way the country is governed.'

effect: a...

Accept or Except

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When to use Accept or Except:  

accept: to agree to, to receive, to believe, to answer positively.  'Though it pains me say this, I accept your argument...

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