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English Grammar: Plural Proper Nouns

February 10, 2012 by Melanie

English Grammar: Plural Proper Nouns

Why do we call the American music awards show The Grammys, and not The Grammies? One of the first things you learned in English class was the “rule” making the plural form of nouns that end with -y. If a noun with two or more syllables ends in consonant + y, the plural is made […]

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English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Wear” and “Dress”

February 6, 2012 by Melanie

English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Wear” and “Dress”

What are you wearing? wear = have clothes on your body You wear clothes. This is the most common verb used to talk about clothes. What are you wearing today? I’m going to wear my new shoes to school tomorrow! He wore a tie yesterday. I haven’t worn this dress in ages [=in a long […]

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