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by English Rose
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:52 am
Forum: Spelling
Topic: Know why "kn" is used where "n" would su
Replies: 16
Views: 74671

daughter
slaughter
laughter
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Forgive me, but how do you pronounce slaughter? In England, it rhymes with daughter.
English Rose
by English Rose
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:47 am
Forum: Grammar
Topic: like to do different from like doing?
Replies: 15
Views: 35494

Re: like to do different from like doing?

Gavin likes getting up early because it's so quiet. Pete likes to get up early so he can get to work before the rush hour starts. Who enjoys getting up early? Who chooses to get up early, but may not particularly enjoy it? The answers are obvious, given the context. Then here's the answer the book ...
by English Rose
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:32 am
Forum: Grammar
Topic: Group genitive (not sure of the name)
Replies: 16
Views: 48169

Hi folks, This phrase is very clumsy, and to me, indicates colloquial use. The apostrophe is used correctly, though, which pleases me! :) The idea of a maths style equation is good, but I beg to differ. It would make better sense as: the woman (behind the counter)'s back What d'you think? - English ...

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