Which is proper usage:
The burn site smelled/smelt of wet smoke.
I burned/burnt the muffins.
I am running across "t", "nt" as past tense - is it proper or not. I was taught - not: but I've been known to be wrong.
Another one is acrosst: I ran acrosst it yesterday. I know that is just wrong! You're right - it's wrong.
Brilliant!
I have noticed the use of t and nt in British writings although I am amazed at how many Americans use these forms in their day-to-day conversations.
Thought maybe I had missed the boat in the learning curve as I did with the 'new math'.:-?
Thanks so much for your answer.
Another one is acrosst: I ran acrosst it yesterday. I know that is just wrong!
If you have a question about the English language and would like to ask one of our many English teachers and language experts, please click the button below to let us know: