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eligible, illegible
The near-homonyms eligible and illegible are adjectives. Eligible means “fit” or “qualified.” You will not be eligible for promotion until you have worked here for two years. Illegible signifies “unreadable.” It is often said that doctors have illegible handwriting.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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behaviour, behavioural, behaviourism
In such words as behaviour, Canadians generally prefer the British ending -our to the American variant -or. Market research provides statistics on consumer behaviour. However, the u may be retained or dropped in the following terms derived from behaviour: behavio(u)ral, behavio(u)rism and behavio(u)rist. Professor Martin discussed the differences between psychoanalytical and behavioural (or behavioral) analyses. The study of behaviourism (or behaviorism) focusses on observable behaviours. B.F. Skinner, the behaviourist (or behaviorist), was known for measuring rates of response.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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honor, honorary, honour, honourary
In Canada, honour is the preferred spelling for the noun and the verb. The National Peacekeeping Monument on Sussex Drive was erected to honour (or in honour of) United Nations peacekeepers. Although honourary is sometimes encountered and is recognized by the Canadian Oxford Dictionary as a variant spelling, the preferred spelling in Canada and elsewhere in the world is honorary. Jack Hodgins received an honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia in 1995.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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hyphens: titles of office
Hyphenate compounds with the endings elect and designate: president-elect minister-designate Hyphenate most titles beginning with the prefix vice: vice-president vice-chairman Exceptions: viceroy, vicereine, viceregal Hyphenate the names of certain military and administrative positions in which a noun is followed by another noun, by an adjective or by a prepositional phrase: Lieutenant-Governor secretary-general aide-de-camp Commander-in-Chief sergeant-at-arms There are, however, many common exceptions to this rule; the following are some examples: Governor General Governor in Council Judge Advocate General Solicitor General Receiver General for Canada Note that in Canadian usage the hyphen is used in compounds designating military ranks such as Lieutenant-General, Vice-Admiral and Rear-Admiral, whereas the American practice is to omit the hyphen. Similarly, the official title of the second-highest-ranking official of the United States is Vice President.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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expertise, expertize
The noun expertise refers to superior skill or knowledge. Professor Spencer’s expertise in the field of molecular biology is highly regarded. The verb expertize, most often spelled with a z in North America, means to authenticate or give an expert opinion on something. Ms. Gonzalez expertizes (or expertises) modern and ancient coins. The British favour the ending ‑ise for both the noun and the verb.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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hiccup
Hiccup is the preferred Canadian spelling for both the noun and the verb. The spelling hiccough is no longer in common use. The verb forms may be written hiccuping or hiccupping, hiccuped or hiccupped. Be consistent within each piece of writing. She hiccupped for hours and hours, with no relief. Jean-Pierre was able to stop my hiccuping with a single glance: it was truly magic! Write the noun hiccup in the plural when referring to an involuntary spasm resulting in a series of coughlike sounds. She had the hiccups for hours and hours, with no relief. A hiccup can also refer to a minor difficulty, a temporary interruption or break. After a hiccup in early February, the Vancouver Stock Exchange rallied, making up for previous losses. Even on cold, damp mornings, my old BMW would start without a hiccup.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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check, cheque
Check is the correct spelling for a check mark, a claim check and the verb check. Place a check mark next to the correct answer. Please check the pressure in the right front tire. For the bank order, the preferred Canadian spelling is cheque, while check is favoured in the United States. Ira sent a cheque to Corel for the new software.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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Assure, ensure or insure?
An English quiz in which the user must decide whether to use “assure,” “ensure,” “insure” or one of their derivatives in each sentence.How well do you know the difference between assure, ensure and insure, and their derivatives?In the sentences below, choose the correct word to fill in the blank. Keep in mind that, although British and American usage sometimes differs from Canadian usage, our quiz focuses on Canadian usage. Need help? Read our writing tip "assure, ensure, insure."1. I you that all of our swimming instructors are certified in first aid and CPR.assureensureinsure2. In Canada, everyone who owns a car must take out auto .assuranceensuranceinsurance3. Please that you register for the course no later than Friday.assureensureinsure4. Singer Céline Dion is reported to have her voice for $1 million.assuredensuredinsured5. A bodyguard was hired to the diplomat's safety.assureensureinsure6. Rest that we'll support your decision no matter what.assuredensuredinsured7. By signing a contract, you've given us that you'll complete this project on time.assuranceensuranceinsurance8. Aiko and Jin filed a claim with their when their basement flooded.assurerensurerinsurer9. Pilar trained for months leading up to the track meet to that she'd beat her personal best.assureensureinsure10. Billie felt uncomfortable making eye contact or sharing his opinions, which led me to believe that he lacked .assuranceensuranceinsuranceSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Than vs. then 2
A quiz on the different uses of affect and effect.Most people confuse these words at least once!Than is used to show a comparison (more than two; I’d rather go to the concert than see a movie). It is also used in the expression other than to show difference (I’ll go with anybody other than Fred).Then usually means at that time or next (Then I left). It may also be used to mean in addition (Then, there are several other reasons.) or therefore (If you feel ill, then you should stay home.). Then can also be used before a title to show that a person held a position in the past (the then manager).Try this quiz to see if you know the difference between than and then.1. Marguerite realized that she had loved Lee more she had known.thanthen2. Safia would rather hike sail.thanthen3. First, type in your four-digit PIN, and input your network password.thanthen4. Could we talk about something other work?thanthen5. We’re in agreement, ?thanthen6. Have you heard the expression “Blood is thicker water”?thanthen7. True, Eric hasn’t washed the car in weeks. But he sprained his wrist badly. And , he has been extremely busy.ThanThen8. If you’re hungry, you’ll simply have to cook something for yourself.thanthenSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Words that end with “-sion” and “-tion”
An English quiz in which the user has to choose the correct spelling of words ending in “-sion” and “-tion.”Words that end with -sion and -tion can be difficult to spell because these endings sound similar (compare vision [vizh-uhn] to ambition [am-bish-uhn]). But the good news is that you don't have to rely on sound alone to determine which ending to use! You can also look at the spelling of the word's related verb form. For example, most verbs that end in -duce will take the -tion ending after the c (like introduce, which becomes introduction).With that hint in mind, see if you can fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the correct spelling.1. "I'm really enjoying learning about the traditions of Canada's Inuit ."populasionpopulation2. "Have you finished your book report?" "Almost! I just have to write the ."conclusionconclution3. When Paula cleans her room, she always feels a to reorganize her closet.compulsioncompultion4. Today in science class, Ms. Greer taught her students about the role that plays in composting.decomposiondecomposition5. "If you wait in line to get tickets, I'll go to the stand to get popcorn and drinks."concessionconcetion6. Jenna and her friends are really excited to go to the video game this weekend.convensionconvention7. "I just made the that it was my turn to choose a book for book club, since I haven't had a turn to pick in a while."assumsionassumption8. "Please make sure to submit your signed slips by Friday for the class trip to the science centre."permissionpermition9. It's a common that if you go outside with wet hair, you'll catch a cold.misconcepsionmisconception10. As a kid, Sadie had an to cheese. Now she loves it; she puts cheese on everything!aversionavertionSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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