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This tag is for questions specifically related to the English language as spoken and written in the USA. If you are interested in a difference between American English and British English, please use transatlantic-differences.
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How to use the second conditional in the past?
Here is the story. This noon while I was traveling home, I saw a dead mouse lying on the middle of the street. After having arrived home, I wanted to write that event into my diary. But I don't know w …
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Noun vs. adjective as a modifier? "molecule structure" vs. "molecular structure"
I cannot tell the difference regarding definition between compound nouns and nouns preceded by an adjective.
For example:
River pollution is a serious environmental issue.
River pollution is …
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Which definition of the word 'order' is used in the phrase 'in order to'?
the word 'order' has multiple definitions so when used in the phrase 'in order to do something', which of those definitions is used?
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In American English, how to make the /ɪər/ sound?
For example: here, dear, clear.
I sometimes hear American people when saying those words, the words come out from deep into their throats. But, still, I don't know how to do it.
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What is the difference in terms of pronunciation of /eɪl/ and /el/? [closed]
For example:
hail vs. hell,
tail vs. tell,
fail vs. fell.
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