{"id":38285,"date":"2017-07-17T06:30:15","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T13:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=38285"},"modified":"2017-07-18T02:28:21","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T09:28:21","slug":"common-grammatical-errors-how-to-use-leverage-comprise-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/common-grammatical-errors-how-to-use-leverage-comprise-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Grammatical Errors: How to Use “Leverage” & “Comprise” Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Non-native English speakers (and some native English speakers) frequently make some easily avoidable mistakes<\/a>. Even if you have excellent English there are sometimes words that get lost among misused prepositions. Here are some tips to help applicants improve their use of two words that are commonly misused: leverage and comprise.<\/p>\n

1. Leverage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rule: Do not use a preposition with the word \u201cleverage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLeverage\u201d is most often used to indicate that you made use of one thing to obtain another. Most applicants understand what leverage is; the mistake only comes in how they phrase it. The correct way is without a preposition.<\/p>\n

Correct usage:<\/strong> I leveraged my knowledge of marketing to champion my idea throughout the department.<\/p>\n

Incorrect usage:<\/strong> My leverage on brand loyalty made me eager to pursue a job at Nike.<\/p>\n

Remember, you can leverage credibility, loyalty, knowledge, and even debt, but the key is to do it alone, don\u2019t use a preposition (like the frequent error \u201cleverage on\u201d).<\/p>\n

2. Comprise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone knows this word, but for many people for whom English is a second language \u2013 even those who spent their entire lives studying in English in school \u2013 this term comes with another prepositional complication.<\/p>\n

\u201cComprised\u201d can be used in two ways:<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> A team can be \u201ccomprised of\u201d certain members.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Certain members can \u201ccomprise\u201d the team.<\/p>\n

Applicants frequently make mistakes when using the preposition \"of\" \u2013 either adding it when it isn't necessary or dropping it when it is<\/em> needed. So remember, when team members comprise a team, they do it alone \u2013 without a preposition.<\/p>\n

If you keep getting confused, maybe write those two sample sentences out on a sticky note to put on your computer screen.<\/p>\n

These words come up all the time, especially in leadership<\/a> and teamwork admission essays.<\/p>\n

Contact an Accepted consultant<\/a> to guide you through these and other subtle English issues and make sure that your qualifications are not buried under prepositions!<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Accepted<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your Application Essays<\/a>, a free guide
\n\u2022 10 Tips for Better Essay Writing<\/a>
\n\u2022 5-Step Checklist Before Submitting Your Applications<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<\/i>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/i>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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