Grammar Tips: Loose or Lose

Today's post is about common grammatical errors. See the photo for an example of the word "loose" misused on a sign. This is one that many people have trouble with. Maybe these sites will help:

• Loose or Lose by J. Cheney - quiz to tesk your skill
• Arrgh!! It's LOSE not LOOSE! - lots of examples here
• Lose/Loose - Common Errors in English by Paul Brians

Photo on flickr by Park+Ride

Comments

[Melissa]

When I was doing Weight Watchers, visiting the message boards was painful. Everyone wanted to "loose" some weight.

[Rick Cockrum]

Loosing your car to reduce crime may not be a bad idea. If it sees someone coming up to smash in the window, it could swing open a door to knock 'em down instead of just cutting in with one of those alarms that everyone ignores. :-)

Sometimes I think spellcheck has done more harm than good.

[Sandra Renshaw]

Melissa - that's a great story. Thanks for stopping by.

Rick - do you think spellcheck is the problem? Maybe so, same with calculators.

[Rick Cockrum]

I do think spellcheck is part of the problem. Even in published books there are more errors like this than there used to be. Run it through spell check. Nothing wrong. Must be okay. People rely on it too much. I think they introduce automated tools to make life easier too early in school and people don't learn to tell the difference as well as they used to. And I agree about the calculators. They're introduced in schools too early, too. I really don't see a need for either in primary school.

[Sarah :: Grammar Lessons and Tips]

I cannot believe that in a place like Nottingham, not far from me actually, does not have an editor or anyone who is degree educated to overview things like this! In fact, you don't even have to be degree educated to know good English!

If I'd of seen this before I started my blog, it would have prompted me to do it!

Shocking!

[Jane Sumerset]

This confusion can easily be avoided if you pronounce the word intended aloud. If it has a voiced Z sound, then it’s “lose.” If it has a hissy S sound, then it’s “loose.” Here are examples of correct usage: “He tends to lose his keys.” “She lets her dog run loose.” Note that when “lose” turns into “losing” it loses its “E.”
Kind regards
Jane :-)

[Lenin Nair]

There are quite a few grammar errors that I hate. This can be a good addition to that list. You can find it here. Let me know what you think of them: Grammar errors that I hate: http://cutewriting.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-pet-peeves-mistakes-in-english-i.html

[Kayak]

hi,its a good post about spell check.i think grammatical errors is a big problem.The links given in the post are also effective.

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[8 bottle wine cooler]

me also i have confusions on how to use this words in appropriate manner.

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[Professional Writer]

This is probably the most asked question in an interview. It breaks the ice and gets you to talk about something you should be fairly comfortable with. Have something prepared that doesn't sound rehearsed. It's not about you telling your life story and quite frankly the interviewer just isn't interested. Unless asked to do so, stick to your education, career and current situation. Work through it chronologically from the furthest back to the present.

[office water coolers]

The banner says very straight they don't want to take any responsibilities.

[landing page designs]

Yeah, your friend's probably talking about Balut (duck embryo). It's a delicacy in the Philippines that originated in China. My cousins and uncles used to eat em when they drink beer. I could never get myself to try it.

[Chanel Coco bags]

Mr. Borucki said that if it had a reasonable atmosphere, the surface temperature on 22b would be about 72 degrees Fahrenheit, “a very pleasant temperature.”

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