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New Words of 2012 [infographic]

  • January 7, 2013
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New Words of 2012 [infographic]

Any well-used language evolves; words and idioms fade in and out of the English tongue as the personality of American culture changes. Dictionary companies examine what people are saying and which words they use to say it, and several words each year are selected for inclusion into the new dictionaries. In this way, words become…

Christmas Idioms and Phrases [infographic]

  • December 17, 2012
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Christmas Idioms and Phrases [infographic]

What are Idioms? An idiom is a phrase in which the meaning has little or nothing to do with the literal wording. Examples of idioms in general speech are “raining cats and dogs” and “keep an eye out.” The first indicates a heavy downpour of rain, while the second means to keep watch for something….

Using Present Tense to Tell About the Past [infographic]

  • December 3, 2012
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Using Present Tense to Tell About the Past [infographic]

“Historical present tense” can be a handy tool in narration; here are a few tips and taboos to keep in mind when using it.   Embed this image to your site: [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] To download high resolution poster click here. A Quick Refresher on Present and Past Tense Simple Present: “I eat a…

Thanksgiving vocabulary: gobble-gobble [infographic]

  • November 19, 2012
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Thanksgiving vocabulary: gobble-gobble [infographic]

What is Thanksgiving? This “day of thanks” is the first celebration of the “Holiday Season,” which includes Christmas and New Year. It is a day to count blessings and reflect on the good, and it is traditionally spent in large family gatherings at the home of a relative. Embed this image to your site: <a…

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