Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
role, roll
Role is a noun meaning “a part or function performed by a person or thing”. Roll can be a verb or a noun.
| Incorrect: | Thank you to everyone who played a roll in putting a smile on a child’s face. |
| Correct: | Thank you to everyone who played a role in putting a smile on a child’s face. |
| Incorrect: | When time gets tough, you role up your sleeves and take on new tasks. |
| Correct: | When time gets tough, you roll up your sleeves and take on new tasks. |