Thursday, August 16, 2012

Confused Adverbs


Lately and Late
Rule: Lately implies recently; Late implies delayed, after the usual time.
Incorrect Usage: (a) I got up lately today.
                                  (b) Her health has deteriorated late.
                                 
Correct Usage: (a) I got up late today.
                            (b) Her health has deteriorated lately.

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