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English Tip of the Day: 187 electric and electrical

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

electric and electrical

Usage Tip

Electric is used with machines using electricity. Electrical is used before more general words.

Example Sentences

The electric blender is on the shelf.
The electrical appliances in most homes are becoming cheaper every year.

Quiz of the Day - Joseph Pulitzer:

Advanced level reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explained and comprehension quiz based on the biography of Joseph Pulitzer.

Joseph Pulitzer

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This short description of four basic reading skills are aimed at improving reading skills and include skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading.

Improve Reading Skills

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