Word FaQ

Today let’s look at some commonly misused English words and phrases. It’s a funny language, and its quirks can be confusing sometimes…

Informations
There is actually no such word as “informations”. The word information is, in and of itself, plural. There is no need to at the s at the end. This same rule applies to words like furniture, data, feedback, luggage, and equipment.

“Taken cared of”
Always use the present tense of care when that word is preceded by taken or took. Some examples: I took care of the issue. We have taken care not to upset any of the clients. John was ill last week, but was well cared for by his family.

“I have colds.”
No you don’t—you have a cold. J You would purchase medicine for treatment of colds and cough.

“This ticket is hard to cope up with.”
Never use the word up in front of cope. You keep up with something, or you cope with something.

“I don’t have any, too.”
Use either when conjoining with things negative, use too when doing so in the positive. I don’t have any money, either. I’m going to Baguio this weekend, too. I can’t drive this week, either—my car broke down.

Thanks for reading.