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48 Commonly Misspelled Words
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If you're headed to the spelling bee, here's a list of words you should have down pat. Learn 48 commonly misspelled words, only at HowStuffWorks.
A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects
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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.
At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?
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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.
How to Write a Professional Letter
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Do you know how to write a professional letter? Find out how to write a professional letter in this article from HowStuffWorks.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Where Does the Phrase 'Bear With Me' Come From?
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The English language is swarming with idioms and colloquial phrases that are more frequently spoken than written. "Please, bear with me" is an example of a polite and politically correct phrase for asking for patience or a moment of grace.
How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions in Your Writing
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We use subordinating conjunctions all the time, often without even knowing what they are. But how exactly do they work?
To vs. Too: Clarifying Commonly Confused Words
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Do you know when to use to vs. too? In spoken English language, the two words sound exactly the same, but they have different meanings.
How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions in Your Writing
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We use subordinating conjunctions all the time, often without even knowing what they are. But how exactly do they work?
Are You Smarter Than a Sixth Grader?
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We will quiz you on math, science, grammar, social studies, and the arts to determine if you make the grade. Will you be ahead of your class or sitting in the corner with the dunce hat on your head?