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Why do we use "they" as a singular pronoun? - Arika Okrent

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This video talks about grammar rules in English. It explains where some rules came from and why people sometimes argue about them. It also looks at how language changes over time.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

Test your knowledge after watching!

Q1 What century did many grammar rules come from?

Answer: The 18th century

Q2 What word did Winston Cigarettes use in an ad that caused controversy?

Answer: Like

Q3 What language was commonly used for written scholarship in the 18th century?

Answer: Latin

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