CORRECT WORD USAGE

by snowbird 37 Replies latest social entertainment

  • snowbird
    snowbird

    bttt

  • Gopher
    Gopher

    Here's a 12-point test about correct word usage:

    1. We used to believe all religions accept / except Jehovah's Witnesses were part of Babylon the Great.

    2. Leaving the organization has had a sobering affect / effect upon each one of us.

    3. When a JW, we were under the false allusion / illusion that the organization had a special insight on spirituality.

    4. The judicial committees always tried to elicit / illicit embarassing details from an alleged wrongdoer.

    5. Most Witnesses believe that it is a Bible principal / principle that leads them to refuse blood transfusions.

    6. I was so tired after a long day in the ministry I had to lie / lay down.

    7. I saw two young boys which / who were running in the Kingdom Hall parking lot.

    8. As a JW, you're not suppose / supposed to salute the flag.

    9. We use / used to faithfully attend Watchtower sales meetings (a.k.a. Service Meetings).

    10. I saw the gossipy sister coming toward / towards me, and ran!

    11. I wonder who really applies the Family book anyway / anyways.

    12. I could / couldn't care less that I am being shunned by my Witness relatives.

  • snowbird
    snowbird

    except, effect, illusion, elicit, principle, lie, who, supposed, used, toward, anyway, couldn't

  • White Dove
    White Dove

    Fools Directing Sh!t

  • snowbird
    snowbird

    I didn't number them because I wanted to trump SandraC

    Snowbird

  • White Dove
    White Dove

    Fool Directing Snakes

  • White Dove
    White Dove

    If you say, "I could care less..." that would mean that you aren't caring as less as maybe you could be caring.

  • Gopher
    Gopher

    Snowbird, I knew you'd be able to get all 12.

  • snowbird
    snowbird
    Snowbird, I knew you'd be able to get all 12.

    Snowbird

  • nvrgnbk
    nvrgnbk

    Here's a 12-point test about correct word usage:

    1. We used to believe all religions accept / exceptJehovah's Witnesses were part of Babylon the Great.

    2. Leaving the organization has had a sobering affect / effect upon each one of us.

    3. When a JW, we were under the false allusion / illusion that the organization had a special insight on spirituality.

    4. The judicial committees always tried to elicit / illicit embarassing details from an alleged wrongdoer.

    5. Most Witnesses believe that it is a Bible principal / principle that leads them to refuse blood transfusions.

    6. I was so tired after a long day in the ministry I had to lie / lay down.

    7. I saw two young boys which / whowere running in the Kingdom Hall parking lot.

    8. As a JW, you're not suppose / supposed to salute the flag.

    9. We use / used to faithfully attend Watchtower sales meetings (a.k.a. Service Meetings).

    10. I saw the gossipy sister coming toward / towards me, and ran![ However, I believe both to be acceptable]

    11. I wonder who really applies the Family book anyway / anyways.

    12. I could / couldn'tcare less that I am being shunned by my Witness relatives.

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