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The Intelligence from The Economist

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Standard English - What's the Comparitor?

Some linguists have been arguing that standard english is not the only correct form. But it does get you away from a kind of standardized, widely agreed grammar. The reason this one stuck around is just because once you're the prestige speech and writing form, as well of the capital,. It's important to remember, though, that the standard has nothing really to do with accent, but it is the language of lets everywhere.

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