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[Essay/¿µÀÛ] (CM-107) "Woman for Wife", "Organ for Instrument", "Appetite for Desire"
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443. Woman for Wife
(X) The man took his woman with him.
(O) The man took his wife with him.
In English, these two words are carefully distinguished: 
"wife" is the woman in a marriage. Both husbands and wives can be referred to as partners.

444. Organ for Instrument
(X) What other organ can you play?
(O) What other instrument can you play?
The organ is a particular musical instrument used in some churches to accompany the singing of hymns. 
Don't use "organ" to denote any other musical instrument.

445. Appetite for Desire
(X) I've no appetite at all to study.
(O) I've no desire at all to study.
Appetite is generally used with food
For study, work, or play we use such words as desire, disposition, and inclination.