A Review of “comprises” and “composed of”

Posted on November 16, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
review of "comprises" and "composed of"
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Grab-and-go tip–Used to or Use to?

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Here’s the thing about italics

Posted on October 12, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Is It LAST or LATTER?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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How to LEND and LOAN

Posted on August 24, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Use lend as a verb

I will lend Mavis my car for the weekend.

NOT loan Mavis my car.

Use loan as a noun

I am happy to give Mavis a loan of $500 to pay for her books.

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