Grammar and Language Workbook

Usage

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Lesson 68
Usage: allusion to would of
allusion
,
illusion
An allusion is an “indirect reference.” An illusion is a “false idea or appearance.”
The new play contained allusions to popular song lyrics.
This warm weather gives the illusion of spring.
anywheres
,
everywheres
Write these words without the final -s: anywhere, everywhere.
being as
,
being that
Use because or since.
Because we arrived early, we didn’t have to wait in line.
My aunt will cook for the party since she is a chef.
beside
,
besides
Beside means “next to.” Besides means “in addition to.”
My dog walked beside me.
We saw three swimmers besides Theo.
between
,
among
Between relates or compares two entities. Among shows a relationship
in which more than two entities are considered as a group.
We built a fence between the garage and the parking lot.
Let’s plant crocuses among the other perennials.
borrow
,
lend
,
loan
The verbs borrow and lend are opposites. Loan should be used as a noun.
Jo never borrows money.
Will you lend me a pen? James took out a loan for his car.
 Exercise 1
Underline the word or expression in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
Music lovers can choose (among, between) many different styles.
1. Just about (anywhere, anywheres) one travels, a wide variety of radio stations is available.
2. (Beside, Besides) the usual assortment of stations, a few specialize in jazz.