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MirandaLo

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Your textbook mentions the use of the word irregardless in a scholarly book about General Sherman to illustrate that
 
  a) people in the South have trouble with standard English.
  b) everyone makes grammar mistakes.
  c) grammar rules change over time.
  d) the author was not well-educated.

Question 2

The best way to improve as a writer is to
 
  a) be your own worst critic.
  b) avoid writing when possible.
  c) learn everything about language before writing.
  d) practice writing even if you make mistakes.


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mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!

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