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Old-School Grammar

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

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

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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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A simple trick to keep them separate

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How to Read a French Menu

 

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Words of the Year: 1066

 

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The awkward case of 'his or her'

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A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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