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Deciphering pronunciation symbols
Sometimes dictionaries use a phonetic pronunciation, or their own version of a pronunciation guide. Let’s take a look at deciphering IPA, the most commonly used standard pronunciation guide.
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7 palindromes that will make your head hurt
Palindromes are words or sentences that read the same backwards as they do forwards. Here are a few prime examples of palindromes.
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Are "toward" & "towards" really interchangeable?
Similar to their grammarian brethren of backward, frontward, upward, downward, or any other directional prepositions, whether you decide to include the suffix of “s” on toward, you will be correct in either case. But why?
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Do you know all 8 parts of speech in English?
Grade school grammar lessons drill the parts of speech into students’ brains, but once you’re out of the classroom it can be hard to remember all the details. We’re going to break down the eight parts of speech and how you use them.
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Foreign words that we use daily
You may not be able to carry on a conversation in French, or Italian, but let’s take a look at some of the foreign words and their meanings that you probably use everyday.
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Is "I Wish I Were" Or "I Wish I Was" Correct?
You have a wish. But to express that wish, should you say “I wish I were” or “I wish I was”?
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Why Do Brits Use ‘Ou’ and Americans Just Use ‘O’ in Words?
While English is an official language of dozens of countries, regional differences in slang, word use, vocabulary, pronunciation and even spelling highlight the differences of English globally.
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14 common words that have multiple meanings
Let’s talk about those words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have multiple meanings. These words are called homonyms.
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Is "with regard" or "with regards" correct?
“With regard” and “with regards” have very different meanings and how you use them varies. Let’s take a look at the differences.
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10 facts about the English language that will surprise you
Do you think you’re an expert on the English language? You might not need to use spellcheck, but we bet we can surprise you with some details about the English language.
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What exactly is a preposition?
The secret to understanding prepositions is in the word itself. Preposition: they indicate the position of something or someone, relative to something else.
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When is it appropriate to use exclamation points?
The better question than when TO use an exclamation point might be when NOT to use this punctuation mark.