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All About Adjectives
- August 15, 2011
- Posted by Mila
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Adjective Definition By Wikipedia’s definition, adjectives are words or phrases “naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it”. In short, adjectives are descriptive words. Many confuse them with adverbs, but adverbs cannot describe nouns and generally end in “-ly”. Rule of thumb: if it cannot describe your…
Troublesome words
- August 8, 2011
- Posted by Mila
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Homonyms in English are strange little words that sound similar but are spelled differently and have different meanings. These can be tricky, and not just for those learning English as a second language, even those who have spoken the language since birth can confuse them from time to time. Here are some common homonyms and…
Numbers and numerals: hints and tips
- August 1, 2011
- Posted by Mila
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Just as English slips into Math through Algebra, Math sneaks into English through numerals. Various guidelines can aid writers in using them. What is a Numeral? A numeral is a symbol of a number. “20”, “six”, and “XII” are the numerals of the numbers they represent. You cannot actually see a 2, but any of…
12 Most Misunderstood Words. version 2 [infographic]
- July 25, 2011
- Posted by Mila
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Most misunderstood words are born in spoken speech; at one time, they would only gradually bleed into writing. Whether due to an honest typo or a flat out error, confusion in grammar and misunderstood words can now fly across the planet at lightning speed, thanks to email forwarding and “copy/paste” in social media. Continued exposure…