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  • What would you tell those that debunk grammar and consider it unnecessary?
    Best answer

    Let's imagine that we gave all the riches in the World to a 4-year-old child. It would nonetheless be the wealthiest kid on Earth, but would he/she be able to properly use it? Thinking that grammar is unnecessary leaves you with your vocabulary, even as rich as it could be, you won't be able to construct sentences that are logical and understandable, either in verbal or written form. That's how important grammar is.

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  • Are Phonics necessary to learn English? And what are the best ways to learn English Phonics?

    I think learning the sounds of the letters of the alphabet are very important for English beginners.


    Best answer

    Absolutely. Learning phonics is a what is taught in grade 1 in order for students to become familiar with the sound of words. Its okay to teach it to adults too i mean arent they doing and L2. Best way is to practice it once it's been taught or introduced. Everyday practice and as the days go by and you become more confident add more words to enhance your understanding of phonics and it can be a session with your teacher where everyone can go over their phonic sounding words

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  • Can the word "in" only be used as a preposition?

    In what other way can it be used?


  • What are apostrophes used for?

    to show possession or not?


  • what does the expression "Stir up a hornet's nest mean"?

    to provoke trouble; or to put a hornets net into a pot and stir; or to play with hornets


  • What does it mean " to turn a blind eye"

    To ignore something To be blind on one eye To go around a blind corner


    Best answer

    Hi Fred, It means to see something, but you choose to ignore it and pretend not to notice.

  • What does the expression " it's raining cats and dogs" mean?

    It's an idiomatic expression


  • What is your favorite form of writing?.

    I enjoy keeping a diary, writing out recipes. Share some of your favourites😊


    Best answer

    I love writing my journal every day, and reading it later reminding myself of all the fun and beautiful days behind me

  • Distinguished tutors, which accent you resonate with?