Category: English Language
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The Fascinating Origins of Words that Start with ‘A’
Language is a living, evolving thing, and every word has a story. Some words come to us unchanged from ancient tongues, while others have taken curious twists and turns before settling into modern English. Today, I’m unravelling the origins of some intriguing words that start with ‘A’. Aardvark: The “Earth Pig” of Africa If you’ve… Read more
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When Do I Use ‘Nor’, not ‘Or’, in a Sentence?
English grammar can be tough to get a handle on, even for those of us who grew up speaking it and diagraming sentences at school. Choosing between two words that seem alike, such as “nor” or “or,” is especially difficult. Many writers get confused about when to use “nor,” not “or” in their sentences. As… Read more