I cam across a much longer version of this, which I often use with my students: http://aclassen.faculty.arizona.edu/english_language_crazy_inconsistencies
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK, in the middle of a thunder storm. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. This doesn't work in British English as we say 'dived into the bushes' PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick'? Ah, but Loch 'Muick' (near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) does rhyme with 'quick'. But it isn't properly an English word/name. Patricia in Wales, To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
