Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Confused by Apostrophes??

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Languages
Are You Confused By Apostrophes?
The apostrophe has two main jobs in English: to mark contractions and to indicate possession. While that may sound simple enough, many people are baffled by the little squiggle. The apostrophe is often misplaced or forgotten, and sometimes it shows up in words where it isn't needed at all.

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What Makes VERBS Irregular?

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Languages
What Makes Verbs Irregular?
Irregular verbs, also known as strong verbs, are considered irregular because they do not follow the usual rules of forming the past tense, such as adding -d, -ed, or -ied at the end. Using an irregular verb in past tense is unpredictable and must be memorized.

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!!POWER!! Verbs

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For Students & Parents
Punch Up Your Writing With Power Verbs
If your writing feels bland or lackluster, take a verb inventory to weed out repetition and punch up those action phrases. Instead of walking, you can saunter. Here’s a guide to using more descriptive verbs to make your writing more powerful.

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