9 Times Michelle Obama's Behavior Had Us Scratching Our Heads

 

Rich Terrell

The List

"Michelle Obama is one of a kind. There are several signs that she wears the pants in her relationship with former President Barack Obama, and while Michelle's life has changed significantly since leaving the White House, she remains a prominent American figure — a reminder of a simpler and more peaceful time in American politics. She was adored by many during her tenure as first lady, receiving a minute-long standing ovation from the crowd when she made an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2016." . . .  More...

• "Michelle Obama had everyone talking when she hugged the queen
• The first lady's 2011 undercover trip to Target had people making all kinds of assumptions
• That time Michelle Obama admitted she couldn't stand her husband for 10 years
• She revealed in her book that she and Barack aren't everything to each other
• When she admitted she gets to tease her husband --- but he doesn't get to return the favor
• When Michelle Obama completely fumbled a gift exchange with Melania Trump
• She didn't show up at Jimmy Carter's funeral
• She also let her husband attend Trump's inauguration by his lonesome

Why Michelle Obama says she’s angrier than her white friends? - The Times of India

The Tricky Exceptions to the ‘A’ vs. ‘An’ Rule

 Word Smarts

"We’re taught in grade school to use “a” before words beginning with consonants and “an” before words that start with vowels. But this simple grammar rule is more complex than it seems." 

"Some grammar rules are as straightforward as can be — at first glance, at least. We’re taught in grade school to use “a” before words beginning with consonants and “an” before words that start with vowels. That means you could plant “a herb garden,” right? Then why does “an herb garden” sound slightly better to our American ears? It’s because this simple grade-school grammar rule is more complex than it seems.

What Are Indefinite Articles?

'The English language has two types of articles: definite and indefinite. They identify whether a noun is specific or generic. “The” is a definite article — the only definite article in English, in fact — and it indicates that we are referring to a particular noun. For example, “John bought the car” refers to one very specific car.

'“A” and “an” are indefinite articles, and they can refer to any person, place, or thing. For example, if “Tom will bake a cake,” it could be chocolate, vanilla, or lemon. We don’t know what Tom has planned, based on the language used.

'When To Use "A" or "An"

'If “the” is the only definite article in English, why are there two indefinite articles? The simple answer is that they’re used in different situations, namely in regard to the letters that follow in the next word. Use “a” if the word that follows begins with a consonant:

They’re adopting a cat.

Did you wear a raincoat?

I’m eating a strawberry pie.

'Alternatively, use “an” if the following word begins with a vowel:

She needs an eye exam.

I gave him an umbrella.

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