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1.8 is higher than 1.7

1.9 is higher than 1.8

but 1.10 is lower than 1.9

This is a funny joke. Indeed English sometimes can be weird. Not only jokes but overall. There are so many differences between British English and American English that you need to know. I had some problems with some understanding until I discovered Edubirdie webpage that made me like a native speaker.

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