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Sunday, March 19, 2006

AskOxford: Frequently Asked Questions

We have built a database of some of the questions sent in to the Oxford Word and Language Service team, so it is likely that if your question is a fairly broad one on grammar, usage, or words then it will be answered here. Simply choose a category and then browse the list of questions.
Popular Questions:
What is the longest English word?
Are there any English words containing the same letter three times in a row?
Are there any words that rhyme with orange?
How many words are there in the English language?
What is the longest one-syllable English word?
What is a split infinitive, and why should I avoid using one?
What is the 'Oxford comma'?
Does bimonthly mean 'twice a month' or 'every two months'?
Are there words that contain the letter 'q' without a 'u' following it?
What comes after once, twice, thrice?
Is a banana a fruit or a herb?
What is the origin of the dollar sign ($)?
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