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Feodor - I have that problem with "that" and "which" - luckily, the spellcheck/grammarcheck on my computer corrects me, because I still don't understand when to use one or the other!

"There are many rules of grammar WHICH apply here" or
"There are many rules of grammar THAT apply here"?

I am in love with this thread.
Wow.

I love when you can replace a word with the incorrect word, or rather switch the word order around.
My favorite mistake comes from people who think they're speaking properly and misuse the personal pronouns, like when people say "he and I" even though it IS correct to say him and me.
That's for he and I.
Uh uh. :)
Of course, more people blaringly misuse "me"...I know I do.

When a word ends in "-xia" and you want to turn it into an adjective, you should change the ending to "-ctic", not "-xic".

"I have dyslexia. I am dyslexic." INCORRECT
"I have dyslexia. I am dyslectic." CORRECT

"She has anorexia. She is anorexic." INCORRECT
"She has anorexia. She is anorectic." CORRECT

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actually both are correct...see following entry from Websters Online Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online
One entry found for dyslexia.


Main Entry: dys·lex·ia
Pronunciation: dis-'lek-sE-&
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from dys- + Greek lexis word, speech, from legein to say -- more at LEGEND
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
- dys·lex·ic /-sik/ adjective or noun
and
Main Entry: 1an·orex·ic
Pronunciation: "a-n&-'rek-sik
Function: adjective
1 : ANORECTIC
2 : affected with or as if with anorexia nervosa


you'll find most teachers and librarians still use dyslexic and anorexic (I did a poll today)

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According to what 2 of my family members were taught in medical school, "anorectic" is the correct word. I will withdraw the comment based on the dictionary finding that was posted (thank you for that), but Joshua488, I would hardly say that I am living in a "fantasy grammar world".

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Whoa.

I was just being silly.