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Is the article "a" omittable before "mortality rate"? How do you use a similar expression for "scattered splotches on the language map" in a different context? “In a normal event, the water would be cold, and the sun would come out and some of the turtles warm up,” Ms. Holmes-Douglas said. “You’re dealing with snow banks now that the turtles aren’t used to. They were exposed to more extreme temperatures. So we did expect a little bit more of a mortality rate. But, overall, I’m pleasantly surprised by the success.”

Which one is correct? 1. Young people may be easily influenced by cigarette advertisements. 2. Young people may easily be influenced by cigarette advertisements.

What is the correct answer?

In what context would you use words like "dear", "honey", "sweetie", "darling" and "sweetness"? I know that these words can be used if you're talking to your lover. I also once heard a native English speaker say "sweetness" ironically. Do native English speakers use these words to refer to their friends and family? Does it depend of the dialect?

Did you know that Greek philosopher Aristotle was the teacher of Alexander the Great?

Who would like to practise speaking? If you can speak relatively fluently, we can try