Another set of commonly misused words are "band" and "banned." They are homonyms (words that sound alike when said out loud, but with different spellings and meanings from one another). Let's examine each one a bit closer.
The word "band," when used as a noun, means a group of certain people with something in common. Examples could be a rock band or a band of hooligans. This word can also be used as a verb, meaning to come together as a group. An example would be a neighborhood that bands together to protest more taxes for their area.
The word "banned" is a verb. It means that something is not allowed. Those of us in Florida know that smoking is banned in restaurants. If a person gets kicked out of a particular place, he or she may be banned from returning there in the future.
Pick one of those words and use it in an appropriate sentence. If you really want to challenge yourself, write two sentences illustrating the correct use of both "band" and "banned."
14 comments:
BAND : The rock band played for hours.
BANNED : Smoking has been banned in most resturants in New York.
Michele T
Band - My favorite music band is Boys 2 Men.
Banned - My friend was banned from the Hard Rock Casino for fighting on the casinos property.
My neighborhood banded together to fight the airport expansion.
I am glad that smoking is banned on airline flights.
Commonly Misused Words: "Band and Banned"
Band: The jazz band began with a solo from their beautiful vocalist.
Banned: Smoking should be banned from in front of places like the hospital.
-Angelica
Band: My son plays in the band at school.
Banned: The shoplifter was banned from ever entering that store again.
Sheila W.
The club manager banned anyone
under twenty one from going to see the rock band Motley Crue.
The city of Hollywood has banned all consumption of alchohol on the beach.
I love the band called All American Rejects.
Band: We happy few, we band of brothers.
Banned: You are banned form this house,never show your face here again.
The woman was so aggressive toward the store manager so they banned her from the store.
I love to hear the christian band at church.
Archarna Jones
The athlete was banned from participating in the olympics because he used steroids.
In high school the name of our band was Venture.
My sister and I band together in order to open a new hair salon.
My best friend, friend was banned from school because she has no self respect.
Alicia
My have been participating in the school band for more than three years already.
At work we are banned from using cell phones.
Maria Rodriguez - Trelles
I went to the concert to see the "band" play and I was so loud that I got "banned" from the concert.
SHENEA WALKER
Sandra H.
My nephew wants to join a rock and roll band.
High school kids are banned from using cell phones.
BAND: A band of birds came to my balcony looking for food.
BANNED: Soon is going to be banned to talk in cellular phones, when you are driving.
Roxana Alvarez
January 22, 2010
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