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chomijiLast year, Guardian opinion desk editor David Shariatmadari, who often writes about language and communication, considered some of the ways that pronunciation of the English language has changed with time. His article examined eight specific types of changes, some of which are quite recent. I already knew about some of these shifts— for example, that "adder" and "apron" used to start with "n" (nadder and napron)—but others were new to me. In general, I enjoyed the article.
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debirlfan wants to know: What is the difference between "maths" and "math," including British and American usages?chomijiLet's explore a curious quirk shared by a very few English verbs. They're all a bit irregular, and they all have to do with putting things or people into position.
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Reader garonne asked us "What are the rules for archaic declension and conjugation? (thou, art, etc.)" Although we can't present all the details of Early Modern English in the scope of a Fandom Grammar article, we'll take look at some of the most characteristic features of this romantic-sounding ancestor of the language that we use here today.
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debirlfan asked us "What are the rules for American versus British usage for 'hospital' and 'surgery'?
It's true that British usage on these common medical terms differs from what's encountered in the United States. We'll take a closer look at how these words work.
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todeskun asked us, "When do you use 'fit' versus 'fitted'? As in, 'it fit him to a T' or 'it fitted him to a T'?"
It turns out that which one you use depends on which side of the Atlantic you live. Let's take a closer look.
( We'll be assisted by the cast of Batman ... ) lady-ganesh.livejournal.comlilmoonbunny16 asked: What is the difference between "theatre" and "theater"?"I'm doing my homework," Buffy protested. "Do you spell theater 'e-r' or 'r-e'?"
"Ah, yes," Giles sniffed. "The manufactured American dilemma, one of my perennial favorites."
"I'm going to be on Broadway," Rachel declared. "So that's what I wrote my article about."In general, unless you're not American or are working from a specific style book, you can use whichever spelling feels more comfortable to you. If you're talking about a specific building or theatrical company, look up the official name of the theater (or theatre) you're using to be certain.
"Well," Kurt sniffed, "in your enthusiasm you forgot how to spell the name of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre."
Rachel pouted. "I did not! It's got two 'n's, and--"
"'T' and 'e' at the end, not 'e' 'r.'" Kurt snapped his copy of the school newspaper at her.
Rachel's face fell in horror. "That copy editor!"
chomijiriverfox wants to know "Is there a rule/permission that allows for the literal drawl of words? ('Jaaaaaaaaack!' versus 'Jack,' Daniel drawled)."
The only answer that's been discovered is "Not exactly."
( With examples from Saiyuki ) whymzycal.livejournal.comkay-brooke.livejournal.comchomijiWhat exactly is the difference between uninterested and disinterested? These two words are close - but they are not identical.
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chiroho.livejournal.com chomijiInquiring minds want to know the difference between vicious and viscous.
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