Nov 18 2009 4:08PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, grammar, preventive / preventative, Quiz
Answer: Either one.
“Preventive” or “preventative?”
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, grammar, preventive / preventative, Quiz
Which is correct?
The Red Flags Rule legislation was created as a __________ measure against identity theft.
a. preventative
b. preventive
Answer: Either one.
Explanation:
Although “preventive” is more popular than “preventative,” both words are acceptable.
On World Wide Words, Michael Quinion explains the history of “preventative” and “preventive.”
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