Monday, December 3, 2007

When John arrived home, his mother opened the door and smiled to her./ to/ at/ circumspect

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WORD OF THE DAY:

circumspect

–adjective

1. watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
2. well-considered: circumspect ambition.
You are very dear to me, as you know, but I must be circumspect.

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: When John arrived home, his mother opened the door and smiled to her. Correct: When John arrived home, his mother opened the door and smiled at her.
GRAMMAR: We smile at someone.
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