'Bring,' 'Take,' and 'Carry.' 'The Queen's Gambit.' Sweepy Thing.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - May 20, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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We go through the simple rules for "bring" and "take," but then talk about the fun exceptions and dialect forms. Plus, how "The Queen's Gambit" can help us remember the difference between "gambit" and "gamut" (with "gamble" thrown in for good measure).

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