Monday, December 17, 2012

Confused Nouns


Habit and Custom

Rule: Habit pertains to individuals; Custom refers to society as a whole.

Incorrect Usage: (a) Abusing others is a very bad custom.
                                (b) Indian marriages involve a lot of habits.

Correct Usage: (a) Abusing others is a very bad habit.
                             (b) Indian marriages involve a lot of customs.

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