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How does the proverb, People do not fall over mountains; they trip over pebbles apply to making errors in writing?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Who has to accept English for it to be considered standard English?
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  b)
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Small mistakes can embarrass you, harm your career, or cause the reader to misunderstand you.

Answer to Question 2

dictionary, respected authorities



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