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The Dreaded Comma!

The Dreaded Comma!

The dreaded comma,  tricky but not impossible to understand.   Besides what Terisa Folaron points out here; Conjunctions (FANBOYS) and Subordinates, there are few more important points to consider when using or not using the comma.   Misconceptions about Commas   #1...

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Go To School In Your Pajamas!

Go To School In Your Pajamas!

Go To School In Your Pajamas! Online learning is gaining popularity with people all over the world as the best way of developing English skills. A recent study suggests that online learning is actually a more efficient and effective way for students to learn. But, it...

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Are You Practicing Your Mistakes

Are You Practicing Your Mistakes

Learning English? Are you “practicing” your mistakes? It’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, but expecting different results! Many people learning English want to expand their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation....

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Breaking Bad with Alliteration

Breaking Bad with Alliteration

What is alliteration and why do we use it in English? Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds (Consonants) in neighboring words.  It is a stylistic form of writing. The initial consonant sound is usually repeated in two or more neighboring words. If you...

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