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What's the difference between "through"and "thru"?
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"Thru" is an informal use of "through" and should rarely be used.
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homophone
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Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings. (example: through and threw)
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What are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings?
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homophones
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How many spaces after a period?
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Only one.
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acronym
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Acronyms are made from the first letter (or letters) of a string of words but are pronounced as if they were words themselves. Examples include NASA and hazmat* (hazardous materials). They area form of abbreviation.
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initialism
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Initialisms are made from the first letter (or letters) of a string of words, but can't be pronounced as words themselves. Examples include FBI, CIA, FYI (for your information), and PR (public relations). They are a form of abbreviation.
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abbreviation
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Abbreviations are any shortened form of a word.
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When to use "who" and "that"?
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"Who" is used for people and "that" for objects.
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Can "man" and "woman" be used as an adjective?
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No, only use "male" and "female" as adjectives.
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"Lightning" versus "lightening"?
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"Lightning" refers to what happens during a storm or is used to describe something happening very fast. "Lightening" refers to the shade of color (eg. hair or teeth).
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