A-Z of Bloopers - I

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In order to

This is an old-fashioned wordy phrase that can easily be shortened by removing the first two words. Just say 'To'.

In the event that

These four words can easily be reduced to one word - If.

In view of the fact that

Six words that can easily be reduced to one - As, Since or Because.

-ise or -ize

Many words end in this suffix. Be consistent in your use. -ise is British English. -ize is American English.

NB: There are some words that must end in -ise whichever spelling convention you follow. Here are just a few:

arise
comprise
compromise
disguise
surprise
supervise

Its/It's

It's is written with an apostrophe only when it is a contraction for It is.

For example:

It's very funny when you see a little puppy chasing its tail.

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