Confused Nouns

Shade and Shadow

Rule: Shade is the portion, which is sheltered from direct sunlight; Shadow is the form that is created when something comes in front of light.

Incorrect Usage: (a) They took rest in the shadow of a tree.

                                (b) He was afraid of his own shade.

Correct Usage: (a) They took rest in the shade of a tree.

                                             (b) He was afraid of his own shadow.