GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The letter “Q” exists purely for drama. It brings nothing to the table without “U,” and it knows it.

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The letter Q comes from an ancient Semitic letter, passing through Greek and Latin. In English it is usually followed by U because of borrowings from Latin and French, and not for drama.

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