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Adjectives that Start with “R”

Posted by on Jul 13, 2012 in English guru | Comments Off on Adjectives that Start with “R”

Our list of adjectives that start with "r" for writers experiencing blocks, game players, alliteration enthusiasts, and anyone else who needs adjectives starting with "r": rabid, racial, rackety, racy, radial, radiant, radical, radioactive, radionic, raffish, raftered, ragged, rainless, rainy, rakish, rambunctious, rampant, rancorous, random, rangy, rank, rankest, rapid, rapt, rare, rarer, rash, raspberry, raspy, ratable, rateable, rational, rationalist, rationalistic, ratty, raucous, ravenous, raw, rawboned, reactionary, readable, ready, real, realer, realest, realistic, rear, reasonable,...

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Funny English: Frank Einstein?

Posted by on Jul 12, 2012 in Funny English of the Day | Comments Off on Funny English: Frank Einstein?

Funny English: Frank Einstein?

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Funny English: Not Allowed?

Posted by on Jul 11, 2012 in Funny English of the Day | Comments Off on Funny English: Not Allowed?

Funny English: Not Allowed?

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Funny English: Ice Boy in the Streets

Posted by on Jul 9, 2012 in Funny English of the Day, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Funny English: Ice Boy in the Streets

Funny English: Ice Boy in the Streets

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Etc. Usage – How to Use Etc. Correctly

Posted by on Jul 9, 2012 in English guru | Comments Off on Etc. Usage – How to Use Etc. Correctly

Etc. Usage – How to Use Etc. Correctly

Confused about etc. usage? Here's what's important. Et cetera is a Latin phrase that means “and others.” It is mostly used in the short form “etc.” “Etc.” is used to shorten a list. When there are many things to say, and the reader or listener will already understand what they are, “etc.” can be used to make the list shorter. The most important thing to remember about “etc.” usage is that “etc.” should only be used to make things easier for the reader. For a list that could be long and would waste the reader’s time, it is a good idea. Good: Green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, etc.) can be...

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