I've had the opportunity to see that crappy mag in America, England, and India. For those who don't know, there's a "test your word power" or something in the beginning with 20 words.
I don't recall the exact figures, but for English readers, anything below 16 is not considered good; I think 16 is "good" for Americans; and it is "fair" for Indians. So the pecking order goes England > India > America. God knows what it is in Australia and other countries.
Don't you feel like bashing them up already?
2007-01-12 06:04:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think you are "poorer at English."
If you're going to dis Americans and their knowledge of the English language, you'd better be sure you yourself are using it correctly.
I am embarrassed for you.
2007-01-12 06:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by allaboutthewords 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes Readers Digest the great authority on anything?
2007-01-12 06:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Arizona Brit 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Readers' IN-digestion, more like!
2007-01-12 06:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was one of the words 'toothbrush'?
You are aware this word was devised in good Britain; if it had been invented in the United States, it would have been 'teethbrush'.
2007-01-12 06:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by mrjomorisin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, have you ever read one of their articles?
The whole magizine is geared towards making you feel bad, putting in sad stories of human struggle and bad luck/hopelessness.
I hate that magizine anyways, it never has usefull health tips too.
2007-01-12 06:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by adklsjfklsdj 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋