16-10-2013, 11:03 PM
Farther/further
farther: adverb, adjective (distance) — notice the word “far” which will help you remember this word always has to do with distance.
He walked farther than he intended.
further: adverb, adjective (more)
There is nothing further to say.
Lie/Lay
(to) lie, lay (past), lain (participle): verb (be in a flat position or stay in a constant position)
He was lying on the floor.
The machines lay idle for 2 months. (past tense)
(to) lay, laid (past), laid (participle): verb (put down)
Lay your coat over there.
He laid his coat down on the desk.
(to) lie, lied (past) lied (participle): verb (tell an untruth)
If you lie to me, I will find out.
He lied to his teacher about his grade. (past tense)
lie: (noun) a false statement
Never tell a lie to your mother.
May be/maybe
maybe: adverb (perhaps)
Maybe I should ask the professor about it today.
may be: modal + verb (might be)
He may be out of town for a week.
Passed/past
passed: verb (past tense of “to pass")
He passed the materials out to the students.
past: adjective, preposition, or noun
In the past, machines were larger and more cumbersome.
In past years, life was more difficult.
He went past the tall building without looking.
Precede/proceed
precede: verb (go before)
The president’s speech preceded (went before) the other speeches.
proceed: verb (begin or continue)
First show us your proposal and then proceed with the project.
farther: adverb, adjective (distance) — notice the word “far” which will help you remember this word always has to do with distance.
He walked farther than he intended.
further: adverb, adjective (more)
There is nothing further to say.
Lie/Lay
(to) lie, lay (past), lain (participle): verb (be in a flat position or stay in a constant position)
He was lying on the floor.
The machines lay idle for 2 months. (past tense)
(to) lay, laid (past), laid (participle): verb (put down)
Lay your coat over there.
He laid his coat down on the desk.
(to) lie, lied (past) lied (participle): verb (tell an untruth)
If you lie to me, I will find out.
He lied to his teacher about his grade. (past tense)
lie: (noun) a false statement
Never tell a lie to your mother.
May be/maybe
maybe: adverb (perhaps)
Maybe I should ask the professor about it today.
may be: modal + verb (might be)
He may be out of town for a week.
Passed/past
passed: verb (past tense of “to pass")
He passed the materials out to the students.
past: adjective, preposition, or noun
In the past, machines were larger and more cumbersome.
In past years, life was more difficult.
He went past the tall building without looking.
Precede/proceed
precede: verb (go before)
The president’s speech preceded (went before) the other speeches.
proceed: verb (begin or continue)
First show us your proposal and then proceed with the project.
