On 12/21/2009 06:12 PM, Doug McGarrett wrote:
Hello all--
This is intended to be a tutorial, not a spanking. Many folks have spelling troubles, especially foreigners.
There are two words in the English language that are similar in spelling, but different in meaning. Many writers to the 'net seem to have a problem with these words. (Not just here!)
"Loose" means not tied up, like a woman's hair without a ribbon, or a dog without a chain, or a horse in a paddock. The "s" is sibilant, like "ss."
"Lose" means to not have anymore, due to some accident. You could lose your keys, your change, or, for a computer glitch, your code. In this case, the "s" is pronounced like a "z."
The vowel(s) must be pronounced like a long double-o sound, in either case.
Hope this helps. --doug
I'll be damned! Good show Doug! There is actually someone else on this list as whacky and anal about the English language as I am. (Now -- if I could only get my fat-fingers to do what my brain is telling them to do, I'd have it made ;-) Next week, y'all tune in for the tutorial on the proper use of 'effect' vs. 'affect'. I'll give you a early hint. One relates to the result or conclusion brought about, while the other to an emotional state or 'influence' had. Study hard and we'll see you next time. Remember -- always sharpen your mind and pencils before class :p -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org