My question is... This is a common error. Once or twice when I was in college, people corrected my spelling of the word "beliefs" even though it was correct. So now I am using the word in a cover letter. I want to spell it correctly, as "beliefs", but I don't want the potential employer to incorrectly think I am mis-spelling the word. So is "believes" also acceptable? What should I do? Should I just avoid the plural form and use other words (convinctions, philosophies, etc)?
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Do not spell things incorrectly because you believe your potential employer may have a misconception about the way a word is spelled. Ever. The only reason you should use "believes' is if you are using it as a verb.
oh definately avoid it all together
Absolutely not.
Do the right thing, no matter WHO thinks you're wrong.
Truth prevails.
believes is not acceptable. stick with beliefs. if you're too concerned, use a different word. you know the meaning yourself though so don't worry too much.
definitely use beliefs. there's no point purposely using the wrong spelling or you will only perpetuate people's mistakes!
Beliefs is correct, don't put down the spelling you know is wrong just because the reader might be an idiot.
yes
No, spell it the correct way.
Just use beliefs. If it is correct, you should not assume the ignorance of your employer(unless applyin at Mcdonalds).
Spell it the right way. If your future boss thinks it is wrong, he himself is probably an idiot.
just avoid the word altogether
When in doubt...don't spell either. You don't want to run the risk if your trying to apply for a new job. Use another word that symbolizes the same thing as beliefs or believes. By the way...beliefs is correct.
If you would be saying something like I have many "beliefs", then, that is the correct way. You are definitely correct!
Use either the correct spelling, beliefs, or a different word. Do not misspell a word just because other people are idiots.
Good luck with the job.
No, No. Go with beliefs. The people who mis-corrected your papers probably weren't intelligent enough to become an employer of a good company anyway.
I would spell it correctly, if the person is intelligent, they will see it for what it is... maybe even enough to question themselves. Don't deliberately mis-spell or mis-use a word.. with my luck, I'd get the one employer who knew right off that it was beliefs not believes... lol
Good Luck!
Beliefs is a plural noun.
Believes is a verb.
So in your instance, you are writing it correctly and anyone who is trying to tell you it is wrong, is wrong. I would take it for granted that the person that will read your letter knows correct grammar.
No. "beliefs" is the plural noun. "believes" is the conjugation of the present tense verb in the third person.
Whoever corrected you is wrong.
So many people are making the same consistent errors that the error is becoming acceptable.
People get phrasal verbs and nouns wrong all the time. You pick up a pickup.
Everyone and everybody are singlular, so you cannot say "Does everyone have their book?"
"A lot" is two words. You have to say a lot of people make that mistake, not alot of people...
Assure, ensure, insure, mean three distinct things.
It's all good. I'm an English teacher, and I look upon the detioration of our beautiful language as job security.
I suggest staying away from anything that can be argued and state whatever you are planning to say as merely the truth. However, if you feel you MUST use something to qualify what you have written, I would steer away from anything that could be considered incorrect, such as the plural of belief.
belief is a noun and believe is a verb.
Believes-To accept as true or real: example-Do you believe the news stories?
Beliefs-The mental act, condition, or habit of placing trust or confidence in another: example-My belief in you is as strong as ever.
No, for i will read that as 'believes" as in "He believes he will get the job"
It is "Beliefs"
beliefs is correct
spell it the right way, dont let anyone belittle your intelligence
believes means he/she believes in this beliefs means these are your beliefs scratch that they mean the same thing what you believe in right?
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