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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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Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

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How to Read a French Menu

 

How to 'amuse-bouche' without begging pardon for your French

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

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The Serial Comma Explained

 

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