Heya, Word Wranglers! Have you ever told someone not to “over-exaggerate,” or asked what a list was “comprised of”? On today’s episode, I’ll explain some common pitfalls I’ve seen when it comes to the words “exaggerate” and “comprise,” so that hopefully we can all avoid those mishaps and use these two words with greater clarity and finesse.
And believe me—I’m right here with you when it comes to polishing up skills, whether it’s revisiting words to strengthen my grasp of them or finally ferreting out the answers when it comes to ones I was feeling more uncertain about.
Content Notice: This episode is a family-friendly one, folks! A real “G,” haha.
Resource Roundup:
- Usage Murder: Getting Rid of the “Of” after “Comprised” | English Essay Writing Tips
- Why Is It Incorrect to Say “Is Comprised Of”? | American Astronomical Society
- Can You Use “Comprised Of”? | Merriam-Webster
- “Exaggerate” Definition | Merriam-Webster
- “Comprise” Definition | Merriam-Webster
Resources & Episode Web Page: https://ahsokajackson.com/2020/11/27/7-word-wrangling-exaggerate–comprise/(opens in a new tab)
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