By Nouns, Spelling

I don't think there is a hard and fast rule here. However: If you have a two syllable word that ends with an 'a', it's typical that the vowel in the first is short. Like 'dada', 'feta', etc. This is not a rule so much as a pattern that should be observed. Following it, the 'da' in 'data' should...

Hi, We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secture to all its citizens. From dictionary " src="/emoticons/emotion-7.gif">overeign = sovereign (RULER) Show phoneticsnoun "...

When I was a child, we were taught "He tries to advise - a piece of advice" to remember which spelling is the verb and which the noun.

Anonymous wrote: what's the rule in english grammar for forming the possessive of a singular noun that ends in s? When I was in high school, I was taught to add only an apostrophe and not an "s". Only later did I discover that both forms are possible. Read: " To make the possessive form of...

"A" or "an" is used before nouns according to their pronunciation, not their spelling.

Interesting story, Hamooor, but-- oh dear!-- there are many mistakes. Here is your first sentence corrected: This is a true story. I saw it happen some months ago.First, you should review your composition and put it into a paragraph form instead of using a new line for each sentence. ...

Francesca wrote:For example: the word 'plus' is Latin, so it must be pronounced as 'pl-oo-s', at least in Italy! Most people pronounce it in the English way, because they really think it's an English word or simply that the English pronounciation is better Hi FrancescaMost interesting! As I am...

Hello H., First of all, my advice is always to take GG's advice – except when she says to take my advice. On to your answers: 4. Sorry, my comment was unclear. I meant it might be better to "rephrase your answer, so as to avoid the "It's X that Y" construction. 6. Sorry, I was unclear again....

Hello guys! I wrote this text but I am very unsure. So it would be very very very nice if you could correct it and proof it by grammer, spelling and if it is comprehensible. Eventually you could tell me if I shall write an conclusion (or if the introduction is enough). Please criticise the best...

homonym - one of two or more words spelled and pronounced alike but different in meaning (as the noun quail and the verb quail). homophone - one of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or derivation or spelling (as the words to, too, and two) This information came from...