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634 - 'Rack' or 'Wrack'? How to Eliminate Adverbs‪.‬ Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Did you know that "wrack" is a word for seaweed? I didn't! Also, getting rid of adverbs usually improves your writing, but not always.

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Did you know that "wrack" is a word for seaweed? I didn't! Also, getting rid of adverbs usually improves your writing, but not always.

FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL

Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl
Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl

SPONSORS

http://stitcherpremium.com/grammar (offer code GRAMMAR)
http://bit.ly/grammarwebinar

GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME

Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad
For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop

GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page

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