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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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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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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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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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