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whiskey or whisky
What is the correct spelling of whiskey? Is it whiskey or whisky?
It depends on which part of the world you are from. We understand the Americans spell it whiskey while the British spell it whisky. The English have been influenced by the way the Scots spell the word. The Americans, on the other hand, have been influenced by the way the Irish spell the brew. As you know when America was discovered, a lot of people from Ireland went to settle down there.
What is the question tag to be used for I am a boy?
The question tag that is normally used is aren't I? . This would be considered standard. In informal contexts one could also say ain't I?. The word ain't however is considered non- standard. It is also possible to say am I not? .
How do you pronounce Seoul, the capital of South Korea?
It is pronounced like the word soul.
COURTESY : The Hindu (The National News-Paper) - India
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