Cardsharp. The Old-New Singular 'They.' Grignug.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - January 06, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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Was that uncle who wiped the floor with you in a card game a cardsharp or a card shark? Also, we look at what it is about using "they" as a singular pronoun that makes it sometimes stand out and sometimes get overlooked.

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