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Default Re: Active and Passive Vocabulary

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Originally Posted by Harry Smith View Post
Sometimes it's so difficult to choose the right word for my students. I think it's the lack of the practice. My problem is that I use correct words and very often can't explain why I use them. Where can I find the answer how to choose the right words besides dictionaries?
Often, the right word is a matter of taste rather than grammar. It very much depends on the circumstance.
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