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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
How to use “remind” and “invite”
This post follows from my previous post on “inform” and “notify”. In the same way as “inform” and “notify” require two objects, so do “remind” and “invite”. You must “remind somebody about something” and “invite somebody to something”. It is … Continue reading
How to use “inform” and “notify”
These words are very common in legal writing, but unfortunately few people know how to use them correctly. Here are a couple of common mistakes: WRONG The Contracting Party hereby informs of selecting the most favourable offer. RIGHT The Contracting … Continue reading
Common Mistakes in Business English 