Monday, June 17, 2013

once/ones: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, June 17, 2013

once/ones
“Once” always has to do with time and answers the questions, “how many times?” or “when?” For instance: “I only played handball once.” “Once I got my boot off, I saw my sock had a hole in it.”

In contrast, “ones” have to do with things. In your tool collection, the ones you should keep handy are the ones you use most.

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