My dear Sir Cumspect:
There was much on cable news this week to catch a grammarian’s ear - until I got out my ear plugs!
A couple of distinctions for those who are getting paid to inform;
Farther and Further
Farther refers to physical distance. He walked farther today than he did yesterday.
Further refers to an extension of time or degree. She will look further into the matter.
Over and More Than
Over is not interchangeable with more than. Over refers to spatial relationships. More than is used with figures.
The cow jumped over the moon.
More than 100 delegates attended.
It’s October, and I’m using my church fan!
Until next week, I remain
Respectfully,
OMST
There was much on cable news this week to catch a grammarian’s ear - until I got out my ear plugs!
A couple of distinctions for those who are getting paid to inform;
Farther and Further
Farther refers to physical distance. He walked farther today than he did yesterday.
Further refers to an extension of time or degree. She will look further into the matter.
Over and More Than
Over is not interchangeable with more than. Over refers to spatial relationships. More than is used with figures.
The cow jumped over the moon.
More than 100 delegates attended.
It’s October, and I’m using my church fan!
Until next week, I remain
Respectfully,
OMST
1 comment:
Dear OMST, Thanks for the English lesson. How about those prepositions? Can you help with them?
Sincerely, Jan
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