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How to Use a Dictionary

Dictionaries are overflowing with interesting information! Here's how to get the most out of your dictionary.


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How to Use a Dictionary

 

The best way to find information in the dictionary

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "The One-derful Won"

 

Comedian ISMO tries to figure out 'one' and 'two'

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Affect vs. Effect

 

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

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