Thursday, September 27, 2012

angel/angle: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Thursday, September 27, 2012.

angel/angle 
People who want to write about winged beings from Heaven often miscall them “angles.” A triangle has three angles. The Heavenly Host is made of angels. Just remember the adjectival form: “angelic.” If you pronounce it aloud you’ll be reminded that the E comes before the L.

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