# Common Grammar Mistakes * Farther and Further - The word “Farther” implies a measurable distance; ex I threw the ball ten feet farther than Bill. - The word “Further” should be reserved for abstract lengths you cant always measure; ex: The financial crisis caused further implications. * Since and Because - “Since” refers to time; ex: Since I quit smoking I’ve married and had two children. - “Because” refers to causation; ex: Because I quit smoking, I no longer have a chest pain. * Disinterested and Uninterested Contrary to popular usage, these words aren’t synonymous. - A “disinterested” person is someone who’s impartial. For example, a hedge fund manager might take interest in a headline regarding the performance of a popular stock, even if hes never invested in it. He’s “disinterested,” meaning he doesn’t seek to gain financially from the transaction he’s witnessed. -Judges and referees are supposed to be disinterested. - If the sentence you’re using implies someone who couldnt care less, chances are you’ll want to use “uninterested.” Ex: Shes uninterested in working in the company anymore. Shes seeking a new job.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:30:00 +0000
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