Monthly Archives: June 2011

Important travel phrases

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

On Monday I will be travelling to Montreal to have some fun, to soak up a beautiful environment, and mostly to practice my French. This got me thinking about the most important phrases to know when travelling to a country … Continue reading →

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Compose versus Comprise

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Lesson: When to use “compose” and “comprise” in a sentence Compose Compose means to “make up” or, as is the Merriam-Webster definition, to “form the substance of” something. Example: To me, five cookies compose dinner. In other words, five cookies … Continue reading →

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