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78Grammar Mishaps: i.e. versus e.g.
To specify or give examples in a text, writers will many times use "i.e." or "e.g.". Although a bit formal, their usage is perfectly acceptable. Just be aware, there is a distinct difference between the two;...
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86Grammar Mishaps: Positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
I received another hub request on the degrees of adjectives: positive, comparative and superlative. I'll attempt to give the basic breakdown of each and how they are interrelated. Adjectives modify nouns or...
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80Is it "Free Rein" or "Free Reign" or even "Free Rain?"
Free Rain? Well, I can tell you right off, it's not "free rain" so if you came looking for that, you're probably after the music group Free Rain. Here's a link to their website, go hire them for your...
79 comments76Grammar Mishaps: I feel badly or I feel bad?
Often I hear the word "badly" used incorrectly. For example, "I feel badly for him because he didn't make the cut". Most grammarians believe that this statement is incorrect. In this case bad is an...
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74Quiz: The Eight Parts of Speech
The quiz below asks questions about the different parts of speech in the English language. Best of wishes! Please follow the instructions, below: For best results, please do not cheat. This Quiz is for...
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66TEACH ENGLISH: ESL GAMES FOR ADULTS - MEMORY
IF YOU TEACH ENGLISH and you want to BE THE BEST AND HIGHEST PAID TEACHER do the following: 1. Whether you want to believe it or not... you need to love to play ESL Games. Every day you should be...
62GMAT Tip
A dangling modifier is a modifier that fails to refer logically to any word in the sentence. A dangling modifier is usually an introductory word group (such as a verbal phrase) that suggests but does not name...
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75Kid's Art Project - Abstract Words/Abstract Art
This project helps kids with the subjective realm of creativity and it is also a great exercise in sharing! This is a two part project, the first part is painting and the second part is collage. The first...
0 comments75Grammar Mishaps: Imply vs. Infer
To conclude from evidence or premises. To reason from circumstance; surmise: We can infer that his reason for publishing the article was less than honorable. To lead to as a consequence or conclusion: To...
5 comments95Grammar Mishaps: How to Address a Card or Envelope
Below is a quick and easy lesson on addressing an envelope or card. I often see envelopes and holiday cards addressed incorrectly. The rules are easy to remember and you can avoid a lot of grammar...
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