Understanding Diction: Correct Usage of "Kind of", "Sort of", "Could have", "Should have", and "Would have

In this lesson, learn the proper usage of informal speech terms "kind of" and "sort of" as well as the correct forms "could have", "should have", and "would have". Examples and practice exercises included for better understanding.

• Diction
• Grammar
• Usage
• Language
• Writing

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1. Writing Lab Diction- Kind of and Sort of; Could of, Should of, and Would of

2. Kind of and Sort of In informal speech, kind of and sort of are often used incorrectly as adverbs meaning rather, somewhat, nearly, or almost. INCORRECT: I am kind of (or sort of) depressed about my grade in English. CORRECT: I am rather depressed about my grade in English.

3. Kind of and Sort of Cont. Kind of and sort of are used correctly as type of, preceding a noun. I enjoy this kind of movie. This is my favorite sort of dessert.

4. Could of, Should of, and Would of Could of, should of, and would of are non-standard written forms of could have, should have, and would have. The contraction ve (for have) is sometimes incorrectly written as of. INCORRECT: He could of been accepted to any college he desired. CORRECT: He could ve (or could have) been accepted to any college he desired.

5. Practice, Practice, Practice! I am (kind of/sort of/rather) worried about the midterm exam. Correct Answer Rather He (could of/should of/could have) told you he was going to be late. Correct Answer Could have

6. More Practice! After work, the teacher is (kind of/rather) tired. Correct rather You look (kind of/rather) bewildered. Correct rather

7. Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson