As Vs As per

Hey guys, I'm back with another question from Mune! Thanks.

This is actually quite a difficult topic because there are a few uses for “as”. So, lets start with that.

“As”
1. This is often used in a comparison “….as….as…” Example, “As beautiful as a flower” Meaning that one thing is similar or like another thing.
2. “As Mr Smith said,…..” This example is using “as” as a reference word. Meaning that you want to talk about something Mr Smith has said before.

There are several other examples that can be found here - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/as

“As per”
1. “As per” is similar to point 2 above. It is a reference to something that has been said or stated. It is similar to "According to/In accordance with/In response to" You can see some examples here - http://wsu.edu/~brians/errors/asper.html

This is quite a difficult topic and "as per" is often formal and for business situations. Therefore, I would recommend only higher level students to try to use this, maybe in a business class or letter.

Let me know if you need more help with this.

Helpless Vs Useless

Hey everyone, I'm back again with some more pearls of wisdom...lol.

Another wonderful example of confused words.

“Helpless” – This means you cannot do anything about your situation and you feel that you have no choices or options.

Example, “She felt helpless when she was lost in the countryside without her mobile phone”

“Useless” – This means that something or someone has no use or purpose. It is also for things that cannot help you.

Example, “They are so useless. They can’t organise a business class for me” (Mune this is a joke for you!)

Sorry

Hey guys,

Sorry I haven't put any new things on the blog in a while. It has been busy here. I do have a few of your questions prepared and I will update really soon.

Thanks for all your ideas and questions.