Message #63705

[Atlanta Z3]

"Operations are" "Operations is"  was my recent argument.  They made me put is, when I thought are read better.  It was explained to me that even though it reads plural it’s really singular.  
My favorite typo united became untied – whoops!  I also had roster become rooster once.... but that's nothing to crow about (sorry!)

effect / affect
lie / lay
capital / capitol
council / counsel
A humorist relates “anecdotes.” The doctor prescribes “antidotes”
You can allude (refer) to your daughter’s membership in the honor society when boasting about her, but a criminal tries to elude (escape) captivity
safe deposit box - big pet peeve - it's not safety deposit box