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How to Use a Dictionary

Dictionaries are overflowing with interesting information! Here's how to get the most out of your dictionary.


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How to Use a Dictionary

 

The best way to find information in the dictionary

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An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling

 

Soop, wimmen, and headake did not make the cut

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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A simple trick to keep them separate

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.