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Hindi bhasha me pakad aur utkrisht pradarshan

There is no specific rule to pronounce words with similar spelling e.g. BUT and PUT are pronounced differently
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To is pronounced as 2 whereas Go is pronounced as GO...with O sound at the end. This rule does not have any explanation so we just have cram these rules amd similar wordd.
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Some consider the rule against splitting infinitives as one of the most debated and possibly unnecessary grammar rules in English. It suggests avoiding separating the word "to" from the verb, but many modern language experts find it outdated and less relevant in today's communication. Ultimately, clear...
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Some consider the rule against splitting infinitives as one of the most debated and possibly unnecessary grammar rules in English. It suggests avoiding separating the word "to" from the verb, but many modern language experts find it outdated and less relevant in today's communication. Ultimately, clear and effective communication often outweighs strict adherence to certain grammar rules that might hinder clarity or natural expression. read less
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There's a range of opinions about the utility of certain grammar rules in English, and what might be considered "useless" can vary based on context or personal perspectives. However, one rule often debated for its practicality is the prohibition against splitting infinitives. The rule...
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There's a range of opinions about the utility of certain grammar rules in English, and what might be considered "useless" can vary based on context or personal perspectives. However, one rule often debated for its practicality is the prohibition against splitting infinitives. The rule against splitting infinitives suggests that one shouldn't separate the infinitive marker "to" from the verb (e.g., "to boldly go" instead of "to go boldly"). This rule emerged from attempts to apply Latin grammar conventions to English during the 19th century, where infinitives couldn't be split due to the structure of Latin verbs. In English, splitting infinitives can often enhance clarity or emphasize meaning. Many language experts consider the prohibition against splitting infinitives unnecessary or outdated. However, it has persisted in some formal writing or editing circles. The "rule" against ending sentences with prepositions is another often-debated guideline. While it's traditionally discouraged in formal writing, it's considered acceptable in most modern usage, especially in spoken English and less formal contexts. Language evolves, and grammar rules sometimes lag behind common usage or become obsolete. In practical terms, the most important aspect of grammar is effective communication. Clarity, coherence, and conveying meaning take precedence over rigid adherence to outdated or unnecessary rules. As a result, some rules deemed "useless" may be more flexible or open to interpretation in modern English usage. read less
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To is pronounced as 2 whereas Go is pronounced as GO...with O sound at the end. This rule does not have any explanation so we just have cram these rules amd similar wordd.
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Corporate executive with a good language proficiency and good at math and science.

Concept of using more than one conjuction in a statement.
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Professional with 30 years experience in Well Known Corporates and Top Education Institutes.

Don't begin sentences with coordinating conjunctions like ' And' and ' But'. The best wriers do it constantly, and there's nothing illogical about it.
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Some argue that rules governing the placement of commas in certain instances, such as the Oxford comma (the comma before the conjunction in a list), might seem trivial in everyday writing.
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2nd form of verb
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Class I-VIII,Nursery-Kg,Spoken English/Telugu/Hindi /Tamil tutor with 20 years experience

The rule about not splitting an infinitive is pretty stupid.
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