English & Language
What Is Magic E?
How can one tiny E completely change a word?
Look at these examples: cap → cape, kit → kite, hop → hope, cub → cube.
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What Does It Smell Like?
Do all smells have the same name?
Coffee can have an aroma. Flowers can have a fragrance. Lemon can smell citrusy. Mint can smell minty.
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IN or ON?
Why are we IN a car but ON a bus?
We often use IN for smaller enclosed vehicles such as a car or taxi.
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See, Look or Watch?
All three involve our eyes - but they are used differently.
SEE means noticing something with your eyes. Example: I can see a bird.
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Hear or Listen?
These two words are similar, but they are not exactly the same.
HEAR means a sound reaches your ears naturally. Example: I can hear music.
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Why Is the K Silent in KNIFE?
If we do not pronounce the K, why is it still there?
A long time ago, speakers pronounced both sounds in words beginning with KN.