Friday, April 29, 2005

B

BEG THE QUESTION
Wrong:
It begs the question, "why are you so stupid?"
Correct: It prompts the question, "why are you so stupid?"
Tip: Begging the question means to use as proof that which remains to be proven. For example, "he's so stupid because he is so unintelligent" begs the question.

BRING and TAKE
Wrong:
I'll bring you a change of underwear.
Correct: I'll take you a change of underwear.
Tip: Bring toward the speaker. Take away from the speaker.

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