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  February 2008     1 min ago

Latest Entries: 33 total

Understanding the EmDash in English Writing

The em dash (—) is a versatile punctuation mark in English writing, known for its ability to create a strong break in the structure of a sentence. Unlike other punctuation marks, the em dash provides a unique way to add emphasis, introduce pau...

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The Difference Between Militants and Terrorists

Within the realm of global conflicts and security discourse, the terms "militants" and "terrorists" are often used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct connotations and implications. Etymology The word "militant" originates fro...

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A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Most Difficult Grammars

Top 5 languages with the most difficult grammar Learning a new language may be thrilling and challenging at the same time. While learning certain languages is very simple, learning others takes more time and effort. The top five languages wit...

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1 year ago

Time for Easy Learning: Simple Tips to Improve Your Grammar

It would be more effective to understand how to form sentences and their structure properly, so grab some tricks on how to make it efficiently. Start from the Basics & Review It From Time to Time...

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1 year ago

Techniques to Develop or Acquire Good Essay Topics

Full Guide On How to Come Up With Good Essay Topics Many little things make students’ lives easier. Keeping a planner. Carrying a water bottle. Catching a mid-day nap. Watching a how-to YouTube video. Yet, there is something that always stands...

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2 years ago

How to Come Up with a Niche and Ways to Make Your Blog Thrive

Don’t RushRegardless of your reason for creating one, the overall topic of your blog should be something you're passionate about. However, it’s important that you take...

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3 years ago

Getting Your Pre- and Post-College Finances in Shape

Reduce Monthly Expenses If you find yourself worried about past education debt, you can do a few minutes of online research and locate a lender who offers consolidation services. By putting all your loans into one simple monthly payment, you ...

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3 years ago

Berry vs. Bury

People feel that the English language is tricky and confusing, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. There are many words in the English dictionary that have the same pronunciation but different spellings. We refer to them as homophones. They’re...

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3 years ago

Train Your Mind: 10 Indispensable Tools for College Students

Many students rush to buy vitamins, energy boosters, and other things promising the improvement of their cognitive abilities. And some supplements can do the trick but only on a molecular level. And we all rather need a boost for our brain to turn on...

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3 years ago

Why is Learning Foreign Languages Exciting?

At school, we learn a foreign language for several years, in most cases, because of the academic program. For our age and brief life experience, we underestimate the importance of knowing a different language and speaking fluently in it. Following gr...

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4 years ago

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Dear Donna, I'm so sorry to hear about Robin. She was always so kind and helpful to everyone, including me, and her poetic spirit was a true gift to our community. Her memory will live on in the poetry and connections she left behind. Thank you for sharing this with us; she’ll be deeply missed. 

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We're excited to welcome you to Poetry.com’s October Contest! Voting kicks off tomorrow, so get ready to share your unique voice and engage with fellow poets. Let your creativity shine, enjoy the experience, and best of luck to everyone! Happy reading! 

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Welcome to all nominees of our upcoming Autumn Short Story Contest on Literature.com! Wishing everyone the best of luck—we can’t wait to discover some remarkable literary gems!

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14. :-)

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Congratulations again on your 1st place win! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed participating in the contest.

Regarding your prize, the payment has already been sent via PayPal to the email address you used to pay for the entry fee. You should receive an email from PayPal with instructions on how to collect your award, even if you don’t have a PayPal account. PayPal typically allows you to create an account or claim the payment as a guest.

Please check your inbox (and possibly your spam/junk folder) for the PayPal email, and follow the instructions provided.Let us know if you encounter any issues, and we’ll be happy to assist further.
 

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Dear Allieh, Congratulations on securing 3rd place in the contest! We’ve just distributed the prize money to all winners via PayPal. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed participating, and we hope to see you in future contests! 

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The approval process usually takes some time depending on the number of requests. You should receive a response by the end of the submission phase at the end of this month.

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Thought provoking…

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Hi Krystyn, The monthly contest on Poetry.com is specifically designed to recognize and reward the best poems. To ensure fairness, voting is kept anonymous, allowing the focus to remain on the quality of the poems rather than personal connections. Joining William in wishing you the best of luck in the contest! 

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Beautiful…

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indeed…

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Also a great rock band... ;-)

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Intensive... nice work!

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Absolutely! Once the contest ends, you’ll have the option to order a mug featuring it. Best of luck with the contest!

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Identify the sentence with correct use of the gerund as the object of the preposition:
A I am interested in learning new things.
B She avoids to speak in public.
C They are good at to play the piano.
D He is not capable to understanding the situation.