Thursday, February 28, 2019

What Is Slang? (And Should I Use It?)

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What Is Slang? (And Should I Use It?)
Slang is an informal, nonstandard variety of speech characterized by newly-coined and rapidly-changing words and phrases.


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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Toward or Towards

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Do You Go Toward or Towards a Destination?
Toward and towards have the same meaning, but they're used differently depending on style and location.


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QUESTION TAGS

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Languages
You Should 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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Helpful Rhymes for Spelling Rules





Helpful Rhymes for Spelling Rules

In this post, we’re going to share some easy-to-remember rhymes that can help you with spelling. By following these easy rules, you can avoid some common mistakes (although it still pays to proofread, since there are always exceptions to spelling rules in English).