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Not EVERY rule, but most of them. Hence the saying, 'the exception that proves the rule.'

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What is adjective in a sentence?

Well, it can't be in the subject of the sentence, for example [Yummy is this cookie.]The subject is usually in the predicate. But there are exceptions to every rule. Almost every.


What country does the word dobreyen come from?

You may rule out the English language...


The reversal of normal word order?

Keeping in mind that in human language there are always exceptions to the rule, English uses subject-verb-object word order for declarative statements: Joe eats apples. For interrogatives (questions), it is often reversed and we have to use auxiliary verbs like "does": What does Joe eat? Does Joe eat?


What is the rule for governing the ei and ie?

'i' before 'e' except after 'c'. However, there are exceptions,


What is the -ei and -ie spelling rule?

The general rule is "I before E, except after C or when sounding like A as in neighbor and weigh." The spelling rules in English are notorious for having so many exceptions. To de-code the rule which is itself a little strange: If you have a word that contains the ie or ei combination, i before e is the general spelling. HOWEVER, if the letters appear right after the letter C, use ei. Also, if the letters have the sound of hay, bay, play, you will also use ei, as in neighbor and weigh. So, field is correct, and so is receipt. Usually it is ie, as in field, but after c, use ei. Neighbor and weigh speak for themselves. Don't be discouraged by the many exceptions in English; native or long-time speakers take them in stride and don't even notice most of them. But they can be a nightmare for people learning English as a second language. Native speakers of Spanish must find English a very strange language indeed, since spelling is so amazingly uniform in Spanish. There are just a few words spelled irregularly in Spanish.

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What are the cons of English language?

From what I understand, English is one of the most difficult languages to learn. This is likely because of the countless exceptions that exist for every rule of the language.


Does 'q' always have to be followed by 'u' in a word?

In virtually every word of English origin, q is followed by u. There are exceptions for words we use that are not English. Qatar and Iraqi are examples. Because English is a creolized language, there are exceptions to almost every rule, as people learning English as a second language know.


In the Twilight books Who said this There are exceptions to every rule?

Esme


When do you use the word 'the'?

This must be very frustrating for people learning English as a second language. As soon as you think you have it, some exceptions come along. English is full of exceptions to almost every rule, and that is a difficulty that all English speakers face. For example, we in the US will say The United States, but we will correct someone who says The France or The Europe, or The Massachusetts. See links for ideas. It is NOT easy. We sympathize and we encourage you; stay with it.


What do you find is lacking in the English language?

Consistency is lacking in the English language. There is an exception for every rule making English extremely difficult to learn. Sometimes. spelling, verb forms and other aspects of English make absolutely no sense at all.


Do you use commas before the word and?

That is a general rule, but there are exceptions to virtually every rule. It would be better to avoid such commas.


What are the main reasons for exceptions to the rule when you add an s to a singular noun that ends in o?

The main reason for the exceptions to regular plurals is that English words have become part of the language from many other Languages. Language is a living thing and evolves too quickly to standardize all the rules of grammar, spelling, or even their use.


Is language going to rule the world?

American English.


What date does not fall every year?

February 29th - only once every four years (so not every year) on average; there are exceptions to the rule.


Is there a sentence for you before e except after c?

No, that's i before e , except after c , or when sounded like a as in neighbor or weigh.


Give some examples of the phrase 'there is always an exeption to a general rule'?

The matter is generally expressed this way: "Almost every general rule has it's exceptions." However, there is always an exception to this rule. Some say that sons are always taller than their mothers, but I'm sure there must be exceptions to this rule.


Why plural of foot is feet?

The plural of "foot" is "feet" because it follows an irregular pattern in English language. Many irregular plurals in English come from Old English or other ancient languages, and "foot" is one of them.