Problems with the Scripps National Spelling Bee
I have watched parts of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the last two years. While I admire the young people who compete, I see many problems with the format and assumptions behind this contest.
Tag Archive: linguistics
Frequently Confused Similar Words
Recently, Sarah Palin mixed the words “repudiate” and “refute” to create the neologism “refudiate.” While I am impressed by people who use polysyllabic words correctly, I doubt that anyone is impressed by individuals who try to sound educated by using…
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