Jan 30th , 2013
Wednesday word: The 2 sources of the name “Super Bowl”
The Super Bowl is one of the most popular games in sports today, but where does its peculiar name come from? 1. A child’s toy called the “Super Ball.” Lamar Hunt was the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs when … Continue reading
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Jan 28th , 2013
Monday Mistake: Let’s All Get On the Shool Bus!
What does it tell you about a city and education system when the sign for the school is spelled wrong? English grammar and spelling can often be confusing, but there is no excuse for incorrect spelling of a sign. Think … Continue reading
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Jan 21st , 2013
Monday Mistake: The Mysteries of English Spelling
It is no secret that English spelling and pronunciation are very difficult. In fact, it’s easy to misspell “truck” with a CH – “chruck”! For instance, why is there a K in “knife” or “knight”? One reason is that many, many … Continue reading
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Jan 16th , 2013
Wednesday word: Complement VS Compliment
Complement and compliment are two words that, despite being just one letter off and sounding nearly the same, mean entirely different things. It is very easy to mix these two up. What’s the difference? Compliment can be a noun meaning … Continue reading
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Jan 9th , 2013
Wednesday Word: Anyway vs. Anyways
Who knew that a simple S could cause so much confusion? Where and when do we use “anyways,” and is it the same as “anyway”? We often hear “anyways” in conversations, on the news and read it online, but is … Continue reading
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Jan 7th , 2013
Monday mistake: Great Rats!
Great RATS? No thanks! This week’s Monday Mistake. There are many hilarious websites that display the countless contextual errors that we make when texting on our cell phones. These mistakes occur when we are on the run using our tiny … Continue reading
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Jan 2nd , 2013
Wednesday word: Affect vs. Effect
Affect and Effect are two of the most confusing words in the English language. How and when to properly use them in writing is a challenge for even veteran writers. Judging by the sheer number of posts online that offer great advice on … Continue reading
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