Friday, March 20, 2015

sail/sale/sell: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Friday, March 20, 2015

sail/sale/sell
These simple and familiar words are surprisingly often confused in writing. You sail a boat which has a sail of canvas. You sell your old fondue pot at a yard sale.


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