Words and Expressions Commonly Misused
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"Words and Expressions Commonly Misused" is a well-known section of *The Elements of Style* that catalogs frequent errors and awkward usages in English and prescribes more precise, effective alternatives.
All labels observed (1)
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| Words and Expressions Commonly Misused canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7907336 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Words and Expressions Commonly Misused Context triple: [The Elements of Style, hasSection, Words and Expressions Commonly Misused]
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A.
Pardon the Expression
Pardon the Expression is a British television sitcom spun off from the soap opera Coronation Street, following the character Leonard Swindley in new comedic situations.
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B.
Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage
Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage is a comprehensive reference work that explains and guides proper usage, style, and terminology in legal writing.
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C.
Garner's Modern English Usage
Garner's Modern English Usage is a comprehensive, influential reference guide to contemporary English grammar, usage, and style.
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D.
A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage is a widely respected reference work that guides lawyers and legal writers on proper, precise, and contemporary use of legal English.
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E.
Perfected Spelling
Perfected Spelling is the standardized modern Indonesian orthography system that regulates how Indonesian words are written and spelled.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Words and Expressions Commonly Misused Target entity description: "Words and Expressions Commonly Misused" is a well-known section of *The Elements of Style* that catalogs frequent errors and awkward usages in English and prescribes more precise, effective alternatives.
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A.
Pardon the Expression
Pardon the Expression is a British television sitcom spun off from the soap opera Coronation Street, following the character Leonard Swindley in new comedic situations.
-
B.
Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage
Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage is a comprehensive reference work that explains and guides proper usage, style, and terminology in legal writing.
-
C.
Garner's Modern English Usage
Garner's Modern English Usage is a comprehensive, influential reference guide to contemporary English grammar, usage, and style.
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D.
A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage is a widely respected reference work that guides lawyers and legal writers on proper, precise, and contemporary use of legal English.
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E.
Perfected Spelling
Perfected Spelling is the standardized modern Indonesian orthography system that regulates how Indonesian words are written and spelled.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book section
ⓘ
style guide component ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
20th-century style guidance
ⓘ
American English usage NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audience |
general readers of English
ⓘ
professional writers ⓘ students ⓘ teachers ⓘ |
| contains |
brief explanations
ⓘ
entries on individual words ⓘ entries on stock phrases ⓘ examples of correct usage ⓘ recommended alternatives ⓘ |
| critiquedFor |
occasional inconsistency with modern usage research
ⓘ
prescriptivism ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
brevity
ⓘ
clarity ⓘ precision ⓘ standard written English ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
awkward expressions
ⓘ
clichés ⓘ illogical constructions ⓘ misused words ⓘ redundant phrases ⓘ vague diction ⓘ wordiness ⓘ |
| genre |
usage guide
ⓘ
writing guide ⓘ |
| hasAuthor |
E. B. White
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
William Strunk Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
authoritative
ⓘ
traditionalist ⓘ |
| includedIn | later editions of The Elements of Style ⓘ |
| influenced |
college composition courses
ⓘ
modern writing instruction ⓘ |
| influencedBy | earlier editions of The Elements of Style ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium |
digital reproductions
ⓘ
print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
concise, categorical judgments
ⓘ
enduring presence in style discussions ⓘ strong preference for economy of expression ⓘ |
| organizationalForm | alphabetical list ⓘ |
| partOf | The Elements of Style NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to correct frequent errors in English usage
ⓘ
to promote precise and effective word choice ⓘ |
| usesApproach | prescriptive ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Words and Expressions Commonly Misused Description of subject: "Words and Expressions Commonly Misused" is a well-known section of *The Elements of Style* that catalogs frequent errors and awkward usages in English and prescribes more precise, effective alternatives.
Referenced by (1)
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