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Shrank or Shrunk? The Past Tense of Shrink — and the Takeover Already Underway
The simple past of shrink is shrank; the past participle is shrunk. The catch: shrunk is encroaching on shrank's territory in spoken English, and the three forms differ by just one vowel.
The Wallaby19 min read
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Cut's Past Tense Is Still Cut: One Spelling, Three Forms, and How to Hear the Tense
The simple past and past participle of cut are both cut. Since the verb doesn't change form, the tense of the sentence lives entirely in the short words that fast spoken English swallows first.
The Wallaby18 min read
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Why Do Vietnamese Struggle with Listening? 3 Causes and Solutions
Many Vietnamese learn English for years but still cannot understand spoken English. Discover the causes and solutions.
The Wallaby7 min read