Day 3!

Today, we will start of with some practice with commonly confused words. I will give you 15ish minutes to work on the exercises below, and then we will take some time to discuss the answers.

After that, we will begin talking about tone and purpose.

Commonly Confused Words Practice: 

as, like

definitions: 

as (conj)- in or to the same degree; in the same manner
      ex. Jesse won the big race just as he had done the year before.

like (prep)- similar to, in the manner of (introduces a prepositional phrase)
       ex. You know, you look just like your mother.

1. Don't do what I do; do (as, like) I say.
2. The crowd applauded and screamed loudly (as, like) hometown fans usually do.
3. The audience swooned in unison (as, like) a chorus at Ali's portrayal of the dying swan.
4. (As, Like) I said, not many people appreciate your crude remarks.

fewer, less

definitions: 

fewer (adj)- a smaller number (refers to things that can be counted)
     ex. There are fewer people smoking cigarettes today than there were ten years ago.

less (adj)- smaller in size amount or degree; not so large, great, or much (refers to things that cannot be counted)

1. Write four complete sentences. Two sentences should contain "fewer", and the other two should contain "less".

set, sit

definitions: 

set (vb)- to put something from one place to another; to fix the value of at a certain amount or rate; to pass below the horizon; to assume a rigid state

    ex. Phyllis set the dish on the table and left the room.

sit (vb)- to be seated; to be located or situated; to remain quiet or inactive
     ex. Please sit at the table.

1. Vera (set, sit) the lamp on the table nearest the French doors.
2. Belinda and Lily (set, sat) patiently, waiting for the secretary to call their names.
3. Once you (set, sit) down, we can begin the class.
4. Carl (set, sit) his alarm clock before he went to sleep.
5. (Set, Sit) the plant nearer to the window so it will get some natural light.