electric My father’s company imports electric goods.
My father’s company imports electrical goods. See Language Note above electricity Our lives depend on the electricity.
Our lives depend on electricity. See Note at THE 4 electronic 1
I studied electronic and computers for three years.
I studied electronics and computers for three years. I work for an electronic company.
I work for an electronics company. See Language Note above 2
An electronic razor is fine until there is a power cut.
An electric razor is fine until there is a power cut. See Language Note at ELECTRIC else She said that she hadn’t told anybody else than her husband.
She said that she hadn’t told anybody other than her husband. other than = apart from; except for (NOT else than ): ‘The two of us had nothing that was worth stealing other than my watch.’ Compare: ‘I’m tired of this programme; let’s watch something else.’ emergency We were shown what to do if there was an emergency event.
We were shown what to do in an emergency (situation). A basic understanding of car engines can be very useful, especially in emergency
cases.
A basic understanding of car engines can be very useful, especially in emergencies. emergency or emergency situation : ‘Should you ever have to deal with an emergency, just stay
