Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Confused Adjectives


High and Tall
Rule: High is used for things like buildings, trees, hills, etc.; Tall is commonly used when referring to people.
Incorrect Usage: (a) That building is very tall.
                                (b) She is just four feet high.

Correct Usage: (a) That building is very high.
                             (b) She is just four feet tall.

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