"capable of being turned to use or account;" as, "The practical man
begins by doing; the theorist often ends by thinking."

Predicate

This word is sometimes incorrectly used in the sense of form or base;
as, "He predicated his statement on the information he had just
received." Neither should it be used in the sense of predict; as, "The
sky is overcast, and I predicate a storm tomorrow."

Prefer--than

"I prefer to walk than to ride." Say "I prefer walking to riding;" or,
"I would rather walk than
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ride." "To skate is preferable than to coast." Say "Skating is
preferable to coasting."

Amount, Number

Amount applies to what is thought of in the mass or bulk, as money,
wheat, coal. Number is used when we think of the individuals composing
the mass, as men, books, horses, vessels.

Answer, Reply

An answer implies a question. We may reply to a remark or assertion. A