Common mistake apart of (a part of, apart from)

Apart of (a part of, apart from)

One common mistake in English is confusing the phrases "apart of", "a part of", and "apart from". These phrases may sound similar, but they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

"Apart of"

The phrase "apart of" is a common mistake where the person meant to say "a part of". For example:

  • Incorrect: She is apart of the team.
  • Correct: She is a part of the team.

In this case, "a part of" is used to indicate that someone or something is included or involved in a particular group or entity.

"Apart from"

The phrase "apart from" is used to indicate exclusion or differentiation. It shows that something or someone is different or distinct from others. For example:

  • Correct: Apart from John, everyone attended the meeting.

Here, "apart from" is used to indicate that John was the only person who did not attend the meeting.

It's important to note that the adverb or adjective "apart" means separated or divided and should be spelled as one word. For example:

  • Incorrect: The two houses were a part from each other.
  • Correct: The two houses were apart from each other.

Using the correct phrases and spellings can help avoid confusion in your writing. Remember to double-check your work for these common mistakes.

Linguix grammar checker can assist you in identifying and correcting errors like these, ensuring your writing is professional and error-free.

apart of (a part of, apart from) mistake examples

  • Incorrect:
    I'd like to be apart of your team.

    Correct:
    I'd like to be a part of|apart from your team.

  • Incorrect:
    Nannes is now apart of the 89.1FM ABC Grandstand Cricket commentary team.

    Correct:
    Nannes is now a part of|apart from the 89.1FM ABC Grandstand Cricket commentary team.

  • Correct:
    Lebanon's freedoms set it apart from other Arab states.
  • Incorrect:
    We set it apart of other religions.

    Correct:
    We set it apart from other religions.

  • Incorrect:
    And a part from that, I have no idea.

    Correct:
    And apart from that, I have no idea.

  • Correct:
    The dealer fixed the problem with a part from a junkyard.
  • Incorrect:
    The councilors are still a part.

    Correct:
    The councilors are still apart.

  • Correct:
    Section 22.2(z) contemplates the transfer of a project of which the subject units are a part.
  • Correct:
    The early Cold War era saw the United States as the most powerful nation in a Western coalition of which Mexico and Canada were also a part.
  • Incorrect:
    They were torn a part.

    Correct:
    They were torn apart.

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