Aug 4 2009 5:14PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, commonly misused words, every day or everyday, Quiz
Every day vs. everyday — when to use which?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, commonly misused words, every day or everyday, Quiz
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Which is correct? In late 2008, Nortel and T-Mobile tested LTE under __________ conditions. a. every day b. everyday |
Answer: b
Explanation: Every day means each day. Everyday is an adjective that means daily, usual or normal. Everyday conditions are the type of conditions normally encountered. An everyday occurrence is something that occurs every day or something that occurs in the normal course of affairs.
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