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National Geographic Farsi’s viewers in Afghanistan

National Geographic Farsi is a free-to-air documentary channel that started broadcasting on October 15, 2011. It is the official Persian language edition of the National Geographic Channel. The channel is based in Dubai, but is aimed to be broadcast for … Continue reading

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Today’s post

More interesting photos are coming.

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Punctuation: semi-colon (;)

Semi-colons can be used to separate items in a list, particularly when these are grammatically complex. E.g. You may use the sports facilities on condition that your subscription is paid regularly; that you arrange for all necessary cleaning to be … Continue reading

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In that time vs. At that time

‘In that time’ suggests ‘during a period of time: e.g. in that time I managed to undo the knot. ‘At that time’ suggests ‘at a particular moment or period’:e.g. at that time I was fond of eating the cake.

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On one of the favorite songs

Hello dear reader: Tonight I’m going to write about a favorite song of mine. Sometime ago I watched a movie called Something Borrowed. There’s a song in it that I like the most. I’ve been listening the song for the … Continue reading

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Punctuation: Colon (:)

Long passages of direct speech may be introduced by a colon. E.g. Introducing his report for the year, the chairman said: “A number of factors have contributed to the firm’s very gratifying result. A colon is used when direct speech … Continue reading

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Punctuation: Colon (:)

A colon (:) usually introduces an explanation or further details. E.g. There was a problem with the car: it was losing oil. A colon can introduce a list. E.g. We need three kinds of support: economic, technical, financial. A colon … Continue reading

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Punctuation: Question marks

We do not use question marks after indirect questions. E.g. I asked her what time it was.

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Rare usage of period/full stop

We can emphasize a clause or phrase by separating it with a full stop (British) or period (American) and capital letter. E.g. People are sleeping out on the streets. In Kabul. In the 21st century. Because there are not enough … Continue reading

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