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continuous adjectiveNote: Many dictionaries advise writers to use continual when they mean “intermittent” and continuous when they mean “uninterrupted.” But the terms are used interchangeably in many forms of writing and speeches.Grammar.com... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
controlled verb (past tense and past participle of the verb control) and adjectiveExample: She controlled her staff with discipline and incentives. verbExample: The dike ensured a controlled release of water. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
controversial - correct spelling controversial adjectiveExample: The controversial speaker talked about conspiracies of the government.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
controversy - correct spelling controversy nounExample: The controversy over accounting practices prompted the SEC to investigate.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
convenience - correct spelling convenience nounExample: “It would be a convenience to all if these two pronouns [that and which] were used with precision.” —Strunk & White.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
convenient adjectiveExample: His wife supported his convenient alibi: He was in bed at the time of the shooting.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
conversation - correct spelling conversation nounExample: We enjoyed our conversation on the front porch about matters of moment.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
coolly adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He coolly waited for his boss to finish the tirade.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
corporal adjective and nounExample: The candidate approved of corporal punishment. adjectiveExample: The crowd stood by and ignored the corporal suffering of the victim. adjectiveExample: He served with distinction as a lance corporal in the U.S. Mar... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
correlate verb, noun, and adjectiveExample: The accountant tried to correlate income and expenses. verbExample: Bad weather was a correlate of the low attendance. nounExample: Dishonesty and tardiness were correlate factors in his dismissal. adjectiv... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
correspondence - correct spelling correspondence nounExample: Our correspondence over the years has kept us informed.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
corroborate - correct spelling corroborate verbExample: The administrator will corroborate the testimony of the teacher.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
cough noun and verbExample: His racking cough disrupted the meeting. nounExample: The smoker will cough throughout the night. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
could auxiliary verbNote: Though most auxiliary verbs do not exhibit tense, the word could serves as a past tense of the auxiliary verb can.Example: She could not understand why the company refused her request.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
council nounNot counsel.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses council and counsel. Click here for that discussion.Example: The city council allowed the demolition of the building.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
counsel noun and verbNot council.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses council and counsel. Click here for that discussion.Example: Please heed his advice and counsel. nounExample: He serves as counsel at the law firm. nounExample: The a... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
counselor nounExample: Her guidance counselor suggested that she try out for band.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
courage nounExample: The final-exam question was simply “Define courage.” After a minute, the student handed in his two-word answer: “This is.”... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
courageous adjectiveExample: His courageous actions on the battlefield earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
course noun and verbNot coarse.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses coarse and course. Click here for that discussion.Example: He suggested a different course of action. nounExample: The student attended the course on effective writing.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
courteous adjectiveExample: The courteous waiter received a huge tip from the generous diners.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
courtesy nounExample: We offer this service as a courtesy to our customers.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
criticism nounExample: He does not respond well to criticism, no matter how justified.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
criticize verbExample: The teacher will criticize your work and suggest ways to improve.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
crystal noun and adjectiveExample: He served the pinot noir in his finest crystal. nounExample: He impressed us with the crystal clarity of his reasoning. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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