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9 meteorological terms to better describe the weather
You probably watch the weather report every day, but how much do you really know about what goes on in the atmosphere? Let's learn meteorological terms.
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Grammar
Bare infinitives are weird — here's why
Infinitives are the basic forms of verbs. To sit, to eat, to think. But when the infinitive isn’t partnered with to, it’s called a bare infinitive.
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5 fictional languages you can actually learn
Did you know that you can learn languages that got their start in sci-fi or fantasy worlds? Maybe soon you’ll be writing your own fan fiction in the native language of your favorite mythical world.
Grammar
Semicolons vs colons
It would be nice to have a simple, well-rounded rule for using colons and semicolons, but alas, there isn’t one. Let's look at the rules for colons and semicolons.
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Your guide to point of view
Point of view is more important to a piece of writing than you might think. Let’s look at some point of view (POV) tips to guide you and your narrator in the right direction.
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Esperanto — the World's attempt at an international language
When you think of a made-up language, secret codes or children’s gibberish might come to mind. But take a look at Esperanto — a language created with the goal of bringing together international speakers under a common tongue.
Grammar
Fewest vs. least
If fewest and least mean the same thing, why can’t we use them the same way? Is there really any difference between them?
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5 easy ways to improve your grammar
Check out these five practical tips toward improving your grammar and your language skills.
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Beyond the rainbow — 8 colors you didn't know existed
We’re going beyond turquoise, indigo, teal, magenta, and the like. Here are eight colors you’ve definitely seen, but never had a name for.
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The secrets of spelling bee champions
Like any other goal, the key to a spelling bee championship is to make it a priority with time and by using all the resources available. Here's how last year's 8 champions did it.
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10 British slang terms to adopt the next time you travel
You may think you know English, but do you know British English? Scroll through these 10 slang terms that will have you sounding like a Brit the next time you travel across the pond.
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7 words you haven’t used since college
If you went to college you certainly used these words. Here are seven words you haven’t used since that bygone era.