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The Power of Language: Verb Conjugations and Pronoun Usage
This chapter examines the contrasts in verb conjugation and pronoun use between English and several Romance languages, along with Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean. It emphasizes how these languages offer streamlined communication by allowing verbs to convey meaning on their own, while also reflecting on the essential role of seemingly redundant English words.
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