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"Flash drive" or "flash drive" - which is correct? Almost every modern person has asked this question at least once. But in order to get the correct answer, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the rules of the Russian language that relate to the spelling of the letters "e" and "e". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Allied words are pronominal words that serve, along with unions, as a way of expressing a subordinate relationship in a complex sentence and, unlike unions, act as a member of a subordinate clause. As allied words, there can be interrogative-relative pronouns that have forms of inflection (pronouns-nouns, pronouns-numerals, pronouns-adjectives), and invariable pronouns (pronouns-adverbs). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Parsing a word by composition, or morphemic analysis (from the word "morpheme", which means the minimum significant component of a word) is a type of linguistic analysis that aims to determine the structural composition of a word. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Antagonism is a contradiction, confrontation, an irreconcilable struggle of warring forces. This term originated in ancient Greece. But even today the word "antagonism" is quite common. Examples of the use of this noun are given in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article highlights one of the grammatical phenomena of the temporary system of the English language - Present Perfect. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Everyone who learns English sooner or later comes across participles. Often, new topics seem confusing and complex. But in fact, they are not always so. In this article we will analyze what the Past Participle is in English. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The name of the genus, which will always be unique for all its representatives, is called the surname. Details about one of the most common surnames in Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Present continius (present continuous) is one of the key tenses of the English language, which allows you to talk about events that are happening right at the moment of speaking or have been going on for some time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the hardest thing for English learners? Ask anyone, and they will answer you - times. But what exactly is wrong in these times - there is no answer to this question. And the casket just opens. In the article we will consider the verb do (does) itself and the nuances of its use. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In our time, knowledge of foreign languages is almost the most important indicator of success in the professional field. English is no longer considered a foreign language. Owning it is considered necessary and natural, but for its successful use, basic knowledge is needed. Alternative questions - just one of these topics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Chinese is a complex and interesting language, its peculiarity is that the inhabitants of one part of the country may not understand the inhabitants of other provinces. This happened historically, and despite the fact that a single state language was chosen, the people of China continue to communicate in different dialects. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a corpus ? Approximately everyone knows this, since this word is actively used in speech. Let's learn more about all its meanings, as well as the origin and features of the formation of the plural for the noun "corpus". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, TED-style talks are very popular all over the world. They get millions of views on YouTube. In this article, we will look at the features of TED conferences and try to figure out why they have become so famous. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the modern world, where communication "without borders" has long become the norm, knowledge of a foreign language is becoming a necessity. Every self-respecting tourist is obliged to master at least a minimal set of common expressions, such as "hello", "how are you?", "bon appetit" in different languages. This will allow you to establish contact and win over any interlocutors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a dialect word, where is it used and how is it classified in Russian? Dialectisms in colloquial and literary speech. The use of dialectisms by great writers. Read this and more in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Spoken phrases in English are a major challenge for students visiting English-speaking countries for the first time. Being the most lively, mobile and unpredictable part of the language, they are rarely found in standard textbooks and manuals. Here we present the most famous, popular and sought-after phrases. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The subordinate clause in Russian, or rather, the way to determine their type, causes great difficulties in the unified state exam. In fact, the definition of this very species does not cause big problems if you correctly ask questions from the main part. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article discusses the evolution of the meanings of the word "fist", and also traces its genealogy. An example of the use of this word in the phraseological unit "to take the will into a fist" is given and the meaning of the winged expression is disassembled. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Armenian writing stands out due to its interesting origins and the impressive number of people who speak this language of people. Their number reaches approximately 6-7 million people. The language has a rich history and interesting spelling. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The word "archaism" comes from the ancient Greek "archos" - ancient. Archaisms are obsolete words. Still we face them daily. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many words that came to us from other languages have become so firmly established in everyday life and assimilated that now only a linguist can establish their foreign origin. But “flash” is clearly not a native Russian word. It is too short, hissing and generally unusual. In addition, it is distinguished by ambiguity, which is typical for English words. Today we will analyze its main meanings, find out how the word "flash" is translated and what word-building potential it has. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is known that life is chaos. But man is a creature that strives for order. And these two forces create reality. On the one hand, there is a life that is in constant motion, and on the other hand, there is a person who wants stability and constancy, so this flow tries to subjugate itself. Let's talk today about the key skill in this sense - to structure this crazy world. Synonyms and interpretation will be attached to the verb. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article you can find out why the word "means" in some cases is separated by commas, and in other cases it is not. Many examples illustrate this linguistic phenomenon. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a bug? Is this a small oversight or a big tragedy? Or maybe this is just a new beginning of something much bigger and better?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Those who want to go to incredible India for the first time spend hours collecting information on the Internet about traditions, customs, food, living conditions, etc. And sooner or later the question arises: "What is the right way to say - Hindu or Indian?". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Unlike most languages of the world, Arabic letters are written in "ligature", connecting with each other in a word. It does not matter if the text is written by hand or typed. Another feature that beginners to learn Arabic do not immediately get used to is writing the text from right to left. Let's look at the features of writing and transcription of Arabic letters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Quite a lot of people use social networks where you can chat with loved ones who are not so close. Learn a lot of new things regarding the place of residence, learn a lot of interesting things about your city, people of your own and not only the city. But it is worth remembering that social networks are intended for all nationalities, which is why misunderstandings occur. Today we will talk about what "auf" means. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"Viz-a-vis" is a borrowed word that seems unusual in Russia. Properly using it in a speech, you can surprise the interlocutor with your erudition. In addition, "vis-a-vis" has several meanings and, if necessary, can replace several terms or concepts, as well as most accurately describe any situation. It remains only to figure out where the “vis-a-vis” came from, and what does this word mean?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Batrak is an old word familiar to many of us from books, phraseological units and even colloquial speech. Despite the fact that the use of this term in its direct meaning in everyday life has practically been reduced to nothing these days, the phenomenon of farm work is still reflected in culture and art, therefore it is familiar to everyone. It's time to figure out the meaning of this word. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today we will talk about pleasant things. Everyone knows that there is politeness, and there is sophistication. People love the last word for its sound, but how well do they understand its meaning? Let's use an explanatory dictionary and dispel doubts. In other words, the adjective "exquisite" is our object of study. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Test is something that is in abundance in any life. Sometimes a person needs something. Sometimes he gets bored because he has too much money, so he starts playing with death. In other words, if we were asked to say one word that fully expresses the essence of life, we would answer: “Test!” Let's talk about him. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Charm is a word that can be found in different senses and contexts, and therefore confusion arises, in order to avoid it, you need to once and for all understand for yourself all the possible meanings of the definition in question. This is what we will do in the near future. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you remember where the quote comes from: "Not a single leaf moved, not a single sound disturbed the majestic meditation of nature"? No, this is not Mikhail Mikhailovich Prishvin and not Vitaly Valentinovich Bianchi. Who? Mark Twain and his world famous "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". The following question immediately arises: "What is" majestic? ". This, of course, is an adjective. What does it mean, and can its meaning be conveyed in other words (synonyms)?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sometimes automakers come up with strange names for their cars. Some add an additional letter value to the name, for example, "RS", "GTR", "MPS". This designation is worth it for a reason. Usually, “charged” versions of civilian cars are marked in this way. And today we will consider one of these instances, namely the Mazda MPS. It will be interesting. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article describes the existing types of sentences for the purpose of the statement, gives their definitions and a detailed description. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A very important role in the Russian language is played by stresses that indicate a change in intonation in what is said and change the meaning of the spoken words. Stress is able to emphasize the main and secondary in speech. Its absence shows the inexpressiveness of speech and emotionlessness in experiences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The phrase "what if" often puzzles us - how to write it? Separately, together or through a hyphen? Let's study this question: "How do you spell" chtoli "or" something "?". In the article, we will analyze the problem in detail in parts, and with the help of a simple explanation of the rules, we will remember it for life. For a more stable perception of information, consider the spelling of the phrase "what if" based on examples. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you want to know how to use the word "carefully" correctly? Then be sure to check out our article. Here you will find not only the correct spelling of a given word with an explanation, but also the rules for writing various prefixes, which is also very useful. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Solid is a multi-valued adjective. What does it mean? How many lexical meanings does a word have? The article presents the interpretation of the adjective "solid". Also examples of its use in a sentence and synonyms for this word are given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Watchmen - who are they? Basically, when they talk about them, the history of the Russian state and its defenders, heroic warriors, come to mind. But the meaning of the word is not limited to this. He has several interpretations, although they are close to each other. They will be discussed in detail below. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01