Yes, of course, Edward. If students studied French OR if they simply read more, they'd understand this problem.  And French is slowly disappearing in some school systems, so the future looks grim!
LD 
To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list"

Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/