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Why Are Bad Words Bad?

4/28/2020

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If bad words are taboo, why do they make up such a significant part of our daily conversations? And where do they come from, anyway? Vsauce explains what makes bad words so ... bad. 
Watch the video then answer THESE questions.
Let's discuss these questions in class:
What would happen if swearing stopped being taboo?
What were you most surprised by in this video?

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    • All about VERBS
    • Modal Verbs
    • Paerticiple Adjectives - 'ed' = 'ing'
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  • Images
  • Writing
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    • Miguel
    • Dr Brown
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  • Saraca
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  • Numbers