Usage

Overview

Grammar incorrect usage is very common. We investigate problems regarding incorrect tenses, usage of nouns, prepositions, and idioms. From our experience tutoring for LPI exams, we have noted some common mistakes that students often make. Below are some stellar examples:

Examples

Bias vs. Biased

Backward/Backwards

Bored "of" vs. Bored "With"

Singular vs. Plural

Affect vs. Effect

Since vs. Because

Fewer vs. Less

Subject-Verb Relationship

Farther vs. Further

May vs. Might

Envy vs. Jealousy

Disinterested vs. Uninterested

Who vs. Whom