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Giving notice
There are two ways of expressing a notice period, as follows: Under Clause 4.2 one month’s notice is required in order to terminate the agreement. Under Clause 4.2 a one-month notice period is required in order to terminate the agreement. … Continue reading
The difference between “money” and “monies” (or “moneys”)
In everyday English the word “money” is uncountable. It is not used in the plural. We say, e.g. I found some money under the bed / There is some money under the bed, whether it is one 1 cent coin … Continue reading
How to use the word “consent”
In general, the word “consent” can be used in two different ways: (i) as an uncountable noun – this refers to the concept/idea of consent The management board must obtain prior written consent from the Shareholders’ Meeting in order to perform certain … Continue reading
How to use the word “account” (part 2)
Meanings of “account” As I said in the previous post, the word “account” can mean a variety of things. Below is a list of common meanings and uses of the word. As a noun a bank account a record of … Continue reading
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How to use the word “account” (part 1)
The word “account” can mean a variety of things, depending on the context in which it is used. It also has many idiomatic uses. As a result, if not used with great care, the word can cause ambiguity and make … Continue reading
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Don’t confuse “work” and “works”
The word “work” can be a verb or noun or even an adjective. This entry looks at “work” and “works” as nouns. “Work” has several different meanings, but one of the most common is “exertion or effort directed to produce … Continue reading
The difference between “damage” and “damages”
Remember that damages is not the plural of damage, but actually has a different meaning. Damage means “loss or injury to a person or property”. It is an uncountable singular noun and has no plural form. E.g.: The cost of the … Continue reading
The difference between “hand over” and “handover”
The difference is that “hand over” is a verb and “handover” is a noun. To be precise, “hand over” is a phrasal verb and “handover” is a compound noun. So we say: He handed over the money on Saturday. And: … Continue reading
Common Mistakes in Business English 