Business English Course Part 4

Incorrect: I can't wait for them any more.

Correct: I can't wait for them anymore.

Incorrect: Are there anymore vacancies left in your department?

Correct: Are there any more vacancies left in your department?

Explanation: "Any more" means "additionally". "Anymore" means "any longer".

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Incorrect: We can start with this project anyway you want.

Correct: We can start with this project any way you want.

Incorrect: They are going to outsource it any way.

Correct: They are going to outsource it anyway.

Explanation: "Any way" means "any of the many ways". "Anyway" means "whatever happens".

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Incorrect: She asked me if I had taken any accounting courses?

Correct: She asked me if I had taken any accounting courses.

Incorrect: Could you please send me that report?

Correct: Could you please send me that report.

Explanation: Use a question mark only with direct questions.

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Incorrect: I have sent you the report and it's summary.

Correct: I have sent you the report and its summary.

Incorrect: I postponed the meeting. Its way too late.

Correct: I postponed the meeting. It's way too late.

Explanation: "It's" means "It is". "Its" means "belongs to it".

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