Did You Know these Facts about English?

Did You Know these Facts about English?

Oct 03, 2021

Did you know:

  • During the course of the year, almost 4,000 new words are added to the dictionary? 

  • The word “girl” was not initially used to refer to a specific gender. It used to mean “child” or “young person” regardless of the gender.

  • The word "SWIMS" will still be SWIMS when you turn it upside down.

  • The most commonly used letter is "e".

  • Some words only come in "plural" form: pajamas, jeans, scissors, eyeglasses, pants, binoculars.

Who knew?

Enjoy your day!

Auntie Bev.

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