Tuesday, January 22, 2019

What Makes VERBS Irregular??

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What Makes Verbs Irregular?
Irregular verbs, also known as strong verbs, are considered irregular because they do not follow the usual rules of forming the past tense, such as adding -d, -ed, or -ied at the end. Using an irregular verb in past tense is unpredictable and must be memorized.

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Spelling CAN be Confusing!!!

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Yes, Spelling in English Is Very Confusing
Spelling in English is a tricky business. That’s because many English words are NOT spelled as they are spoken and this difference between pronunciation and spelling causes a lot of confusion. Even native speakers can get tripped up. Here are the most common spelling problems in English.

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Everyday OR Every Day??

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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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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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