To be perfectly honest it confounds even native English speakers at times.
Here are 15 examples of when the English language has trolled us very cleverly indeed.
Parts of the historic Dragon Hall date back to 1430, meaning any renovations had to be sympathetic. The project was given the go ahead back in 2016 and was backed by a number of high profile patrons including Margaret Atwood, Ali Smith, Elif Shafak, J. M Coetzee, and Sarah Perry.
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We can tell by the comments made on social media by our very own Reading Addicts, that good grammar is very important to them. If a meme or book quote is slightly off-kilter then all Hell can break loose!
We came across these awful mistakes on our weary web travels and knew instantly who would appreciate them (or not!)
See how many of these horrendous mistakes you can get through without scratching your eyes out.
Pullman described the book as not a prequel, but an equel. A series not to stand before or after the novels that concluded in 2005, but ones that will stand beside them. The stories follow “the struggle between a despotic and totalitarian organisation, which wants to stifle speculation and enquiry, and those who believe thought and speech should be free”.
Pullman spoke to the media about his inspiration behind his well-loved stories, and what has influenced his writing and characters over the years.
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Most people love the nutty, butter flavoured fortune cookies offered at many Chinese restaurants across the world. And the messages inside them are sometimes taken very seriously. Personally, I am really disappointed if my Chinese meal does not end with a fortune cookie. Read More