Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Everyday OR Every Day??

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Languages
Everyday or Every Day: One Word or Two?
Compound phrases that can be one word or two, like “everyday” and “every day,” can be confusing. But they’re used in sentences in very different ways, so it’s important to know when each is appropriate.

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Question TAGS

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Languages
What to Know About Question Tags, Okay?
A question tag is a question added to a declarative sentence, usually at the end, to engage the listener, verify that something has been understood, or confirm that an action has occurred

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Sentence Structure

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Languages
The Four Basic Sentence Structures You Should Know
For writers and readers alike, the simple sentence is the basic building block of language. As the name suggests, a simple sentence is usually very short, sometimes no more than a subject and verb. Do you remember the characteristics of all four basic sentence structures?

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Improve Your Pronunciation

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Languages
Want to Improve Your Pronunciation? Try This Simple Trick
If you want to improve your pronunciation skills, start by knowing the difference between content words and function words. Then, choosing content words to focus on can help make conversation flow faster and more smoothly.

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