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What's wrong with 'there are' sentences? 5 fun facts about Spanish for Cinco de Mayo

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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How to Identify a Subject in an Explanative Sentence

The word and makes it plural, even though the individual elements are singular. Some sentences sound bad even when they're right. When you're editing your work, look for sentences that start with the words there and it. To see whether re-wording them would make them better. Often, it does.

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