513 GG North or Northbound. Subjunctive Verbs.
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audio
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Advice
Writing
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Education
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Apr 21, 2016
Episode Duration |
00:07:34

Carrie from New Orleans asked me to help her understand whether she should say "I wish I were more perceptive" or "I wish I was more perceptive." It's a great question because it's something that a lot of people don't know. (Follow along on the website: http://j.mp/subjunctive-verbs)

A listener named Cyndi works in the auto claims department at an insurance company and asked how to use directional words--for example, when should she use "north" and when should she use "northbound"? (Follow along on the website: http://j.mp/north-or-northbound)

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