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22 June 2018
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🔷 *10 Golden Rules on Spelling Correction in English Grammar*
▶ *Rule* 1⃣:
When the suffix “full” is added to a
word, one “ I” is removed.
Faith + full=faithful
Use + full=useful
▶ *Rule* 2⃣:
If the word to which the suffix “full”
is added ends in “ll”, one “I” is removed from
the word also.
Skill +full=skilful
Will + full=wilful
▶ *Rule* 3⃣ :
Words of two or three syllables
ending in single vowel + single consonant
double the final consonant if the last syllable
is stressed. Eg-
Permit + ed=permitted
Occur + ing=occurring
Control + ed=controlled
Begin + ing=beginning
▶ *Rule* 4⃣:
Consonant ‘L’ is doubled in the words
ending in single vowel + “I” before a suffix
beginning with a vowel eg.
Signal + ing=signalling
Repel + ent=repellent
Quarrel + ed=quarrelled
Travel + er=traveller
▶ *Rule* 5⃣:
Words ending in silent “e”, drop the
“e” before a suffix beginning with a voweleg.
Hope + ing=hoping
Live + ed=lived
Drive + er=driver
Tire + ing=tiring
▶ *Rule* 6⃣:
If the suffix begins with a consonant
“e” is not dropped e.g
Hope + full=hopeful
Sincere + ly=sincerely
But,
True + ly=truly
Nine + th=ninth
Argue + ment=argument
▶ *Rule* 7⃣:
A final “y” following a consonant
changes to “i” before a suffix except “ing”.
Eg.
Carry + ed=carried
Happy + ly=happily
Marry + age=marriage
Beauty + full=beautiful
But,
Marry + ing=marrying
Carry + ing=carrying
▶ *Rule* 8⃣:
A final “y” following a vowel does not
change before a suffix. Eg:
Obey + ed=obeyed
Play + er=player
Pray + ed=prayed
▶ *Rule* 9⃣:
When the suffix “ous” is added to a
word ending in “ce”, “e” is changed to “i”.
Space + ous=spacious
Vice + ous=vicious
Malice + ous=malicious
Grace + ous=gracious
▶ *Rule* 🔟:
When the suffix “ing” is added to a
word ending in “ie”, “ie” is changed to “y”.
Lie + ing=lying
Die + ing=dying
Tie + ing=tying
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Phrasal Verbs starting with B
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Bring down :
1. Make a government fall
The vote of no-confidence BROUGHT the government DOWN.
2. Make something cheaper
The improvements in technology have BROUGHT the prices of computers DOWN considerably in recent months.
Bring forth :
1. Produce something, make it known or visible
The prosecution BROUGHT FORTH a lot of evidence against him.
2. Produce
She BROUGHT FORTH a surprising result.
3. Make something happen
The report has BROUGHT FORTH a lot of criticism of the policy.
4. Remove something from where it is kept or hidden
She BROUGHT FORTH the diary and showed it to us.
Bring forward : Make something happen earlier than originally planned
The meeting has been BROUGHT FORWARD to this Friday instead of next week because some people couldn't make it then.
Bring in : Earn
The job BRINGS IN two thousand dollars a month.
Bring on : Cause something to happen or speed up the process
Getting wet in the rain yesterday BROUGHT ON my cold.
Bring out : release or publish
The band is BRINGING OUT a new CD in the autumn.
Bring out in : Cause a health problem or reaction
It was the lobster that BROUGHT me OUT in this rash all over my body.
Bring round : make someone wake up from unconsciousness or an anesthetic
The doctors BROUGHT him ROUND a few hours after the operation.
Bring up :
1. Mention
They didn't BRING the subject UP at the meeting.
2. Raise a child
My parents BROUGHT me UP strictly.
Brush off : Ignore, pay little attention
The minister BRUSHED OFF the criticism.
Brush up : Improve a skill quickly
She took a two-week course to BRUSH UP her Spanish before she traveling around South and Central America.
Bubble over : Become very excited
She BUBBLED OVER with joy when she heard her exam results.
Bucket down : Rain heavily
Take an umbrella; it is BUCKETING DOWN.
Budge up : Move to make space for someone
We had to BUDGE UP to let the fourth person in the back of the car.
Buff up :
1. Clear, clean or make something shine
The silver candlestick looked lovely after I BUFFED it UP.
2. Improve
After the scandal, the politician tried to BUFF UP his public image.
Buff up on : Improve your knowledge quickly
I BUFFED UP ON my grammar before the test.
Bug off : Go away
I told her to bug off because she was annoying me.
Bug out :
1. Open your eyes wide in surprise
He BUGGED OUT when she turned up.
2. Leave somewhere in a hurry
They BUGGED OUT when the police arrived.
Build up :
1. Develop a company
She BUILT the business UP from nothing into a market leader in less than a decade.
2. Increase
Tension has been BUILDING UP ever since the government passed the unpopular law.
Bulk out : Make something bigger or thicker
I BULKED the essay OUT with a few quotes to reach the number of word required.
Bump into : Meet by chance
I BUMPED INTO Helen on the underground the other day.
Bump off : Kill
The drug dealer was BUMPED OFF by a rival gang.
Bump up : Increase
They BUMP UP the prices in the high season.
Bundle off : Send someone somewhere
He BUNDLED the kids OFF to bed.
Bundle out : Expel
The barman BUNDLED the drunk OUT because he was annoying the other customers.
Bundle up :
1. Put on warm clothing
We BUNDLED UP before going out as it was snowing.
2. Wrap or tie things together
I BUNDLED UP my newspapers and dropped them in the recycling bin.
Bunk off : Not go to school when you should
I used to BUNK OFF school and go into town.
Buoy up : Make someone feel more positive
After so much criticism, the positive review BUOYED him UP.
Burn down : Burn completely
They had to completely rebuild the museum after the old one BURNED DOWN.
Burn off : Remove by burning or similar process
I BURN OFF a lot of calories in the gym.
Burn out : Lose enthusiasm and energy to continue in a demanding job
Jennie BURNT OUT after ten years working as a future broker and went to live in the country.
Burst into :
1. Catch fire very quickly
She BURST INTO laughter when she heard the joke.
2. Laugh, cry or clap loudly
The car BURST INTO flames and the driver died as he didn't have time to get out.
Butt in : Interrupt
I hope you don't mind me BUTTING IN on your conversation, but I couldn't help hearing what you said.
Butt out : Not be involved in other people's business
This is none of your business, so just BUTT OUT!
Butter up : Praise or flatter someone excessively
I tried BUTTERING my tutor UP but she still wouldn’t let me hand it in late.
Buy in : Force a CD or record into the charts by buying lots of copies
Joe Meek's last hit, 'Singing' the Blues', was probably BOUGHT IN at number 40, but failed to go any higher.
Buy into : Accept an idea
I never BOUGHT INTO the idea of a federalist European Union.
Buy off : Pay someone to stop them causing trouble
He BOUGHT the newspaper OFF by placing a lot of adverts.
Buy out : Buy somebody's share in a company
His business partners BOUGHT him OUT to get rid of him.
Buy up : Buy all of something
We BOUGHT UP all the shop had before the price went up.
Buzz around : Move quickly around a place
Reporters were BUZZING AROUND the scene of the accident.
Buzz off : Leave somewhere
I am BUZZING OFF now. I have to meet some people.
Buzz off : Go away (imperative)
He told them to BUZZ OFF because they were annoying him.
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💟Common mistakes💟
⭕️Hanged and Hung.
🔴(a) Hanged.
❌Don't say: No-one has been hung in Britain since 1964.
✔️Say: No-one has been hanged in Britain since 1964.
🔴(b) Hung.
❌Don't say: We hanged the picture on the wall.
✔️Say: We hung the picture on the wail.
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⭕️Stay and Remain.
🔴(a) Stay.
❌Don't say: We remained in a very good hotel.
✔️Say: We stayed in a very good hotel.
🔴(b) Remain.
❌Don't say: Not many figs have stayed on the tree.
✔️Say: Not many figs have remained on the tree.
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*OTHER WAYS TO SAY*
*Look* Glance , Stared , View , Watch , peek.
*Funny* Amusing , Hilarious , Entertaining , Witty , side splitting. laughable , good humoured.
*Sad* Somber , Melancholy , Sorrowful , Depressed , Sick at heart , down
*Cry* Weep , sob , blubber , hawl , whall , whimper , shed tears.
*Hate* Detest , Abhor , despise , Have an aversion to.
*Tired* Exhausted , shattered , drowsy , Drained, fatigue, sleepy , burned out.
*Thank you* I appreciate you , My Gratitude , Much Obliged , I owe you one cheers.
*I Understand* I get you, I know what you mean , I take your point , fair enough , I hear you.
*For Example* For Instance , As a case in point , In a Similar case , To illustrate.
*As you Can see* As demonstrated , Evidently , As Manisfested, Obviously.
*Sorry* Unfortunately, I regret the inconvenience, Lease accept my appologise , Forgive mt oversight, Pardon me.
*According to* In keeping with , In line with, Conforming to , In Consonace with, As agreement with as per.
*Awesome* Extraordinary , Outstanding, Splendid , Incredible. tremendous.
*Intelligent* Wise , Astute , Knowledgeable , brilliant , brainy , smart, Clever.
*But* However, Although , Through , yet , on the other hand , Nevertheless.
*Especially* Above all , chiefly , In Particular , mainly, Principally, Exclusively.
*Terrible* Hideous , appalling , Frightful , Horrendous , Atrocious, Ghastly , Dreadful.
*Also* In addition, As well as , like wise , Furthermore , along with , besides, moreover.
*Stupid* Foolish , Dumb, ludicrous, Laughable, futile, senseless.
*Easy* Simple, Clear, Effortless, Facile , Basic, Straightforward.
*Therefore* As a result, subsequently, For this reason, hence , thus , So/ so then , Consequently.
*Very Good* Fantastic , Amazing, terrific , Wonderful, Incredible , Marvellous.
*Big* Huge, Giant , Gigantic , Enornous, Massive, Large, Immense.
*Great* Excellent, Fantastic, Wonderful , Super, Outstanding, Amazing.
*Happy* Cheerful, Delighted, Glad, Joyful, Merry, Thrilled
*Small* Tiny, Petite, Miniature, Teeny, Skimpy, Wee, Minute.
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*Take' Idioms*
*information department*
(1) Take a back seat; To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.
(2) Take a bath; To lose a large amount of money in an investment.
(3) Take a bite; To eat a quick, light snack.
(4) ) Take a bow; To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act,to end a performance; to leave.
(5) Take a breather; To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.
(6) Take a chance; To risk; to try something risky.
(7) Take a dive; To feign a knockout in order to lose intentionally.
(8) Take a flyer; To invest against odds,to make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.
(9) Take a gander; To take a look; to check or examine.
(10) Take a hike; To go away,to leave or depart.
(11) Take a joke; To accept a joke at one's expense.
(12) Take a look; To examine or observe.
(13) Take a powder; To leave in hurry ,run away without talking leave/ notifying anyone to avoid something unpleasant/ shirking responsibility.
(14) Take a wife; To marry a woman.
(15) Take a tumble; To fall in price or value.
(16) Take a stand; To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
(17) Take a stab at; To attempt or try, to guess.
(18) Take a shit; To fail or malfunction, to defecate.
(19) Take a turn for the better; To start to become better; to improve.
(20) Take aim; To direct criticism (towards).
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*1. Accept v/s Except*
Accept means to receive
Except means not including
*2. A Lot v/c Alot*
A lot means to a large extent
Alot is not an English word
*3. All ready v/s Already*
All ready means prepared
Already means by this time
*4. Apart/ A part*
Apart is to be separated
A part if to be joined with
*5. Its v/s It's*
Its the possessive form of it
It's is a contraction for It is.
*6. Lie v/s Lay*
Lie means to not say a truth
Lay is to put something in place
*7. Your v/s You're*
Your is a possessive adjective. it shows possession
You're stands for You are.
*8.Precede v/c Proceed*
Precede means to come before
Proceed is to move forward
*9. Quote v/s Quotation*
Quote means to cite
Quotation is the act of citing
*10. Than v/s Then*
Than is used with comparisions
Then means at that time, or next
*11. Advise v/s Advice*
Advise is a verb and means to recommend something
Advice is a noun and means recommendations about what to do
*12. Allusion v/s Illusion*
Allusion is an indirect reference
Illusion is a false perception of reality
*13. Altogether/ Alltogether*
Altogether means entirely
All together is applied to people or things treated as a group or gathered with everything in one place
*14. Assent v/s Ascent*
Assent means to express approval or agreement
Ascent refers to an upward movement
*15. Capital v/s Capitol*
Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government
Capitol is the building in which the legislative assembly meets.
*16. Counsel v/s Council*
Council is the meeting for discussion or advice
Counsel means to give advice
*17. Lead v/s Led*
Lead means to guide someone towards something
Led is the past tense of lead
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The Philosophy About Too Much!
1. If you speak too much, you will lie
2. If you think too much, you will be depressed
3. If you cry too much, you will lose your sight
4. If you love too much, you will be lost
5. If you care too much, you will be taken for granted
6. If you play too much, you will not be taken serious often
7. If you trust too much, you will be betrayed
8. If you work too much, you will die of stress
9. If you eat too much, you will be obsessed
10.If you sleep too much, you will be idle
11. If you spend too much, you will have no future
12. If you wear make up too much, you will lose your beauty
13. If you look too much, you will lose your focus
14. If you pursue life too much, you will lose everything.
*BUT..........*
* When you pray too much, you will have everything
* When you are patient too much, you will have the whole world
* When you invest too much, you will have your future guaranteed
* When you let go too much, you will have peace of mind
*When you are careful too much, you will be saved of many evils.*
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🌸Question Tag🌸
👉auxiliary verb + subject
💮 We use the same auxiliary verb in the tag as in the main sentence. If there is no auxiliary verb in the main sentence, we use do in the tag.
👉 You live in Spain, don’t you?
💮 If the auxiliary verb in the sentence is affirmative, the tag is negative.
👉 You’re Spanish, aren’t you?
💮 If the auxiliary verb in the sentence is negative, the tag is affirmative.
👉 You’re not Spanish, are you?
💮 Meaning
💮 We use tag questions to Confirm or check information or ask for agreement.
👉 You want to come with me, don’t you?
👉 You can swim, can’t you?
👉 You don’t know where the boss is, do you?
👉 This meal is horrible, isn’t it?
👉 That film was fantastic, wasn’t it?
💮 We use tag questions to Check whether something is true.
👉 The meeting’s tomorrow at 9am, isn’t it?
👉 You won’t go without me, will you?
🌼 Additional points
💮 In the present form of be: if the subject is “I”, the auxiliary changes to are or aren’t in the tag question.
👉 I’m sitting next to you, aren’t I?
👉I’m a little red, aren’t I?
💮 With let’s, the tag question is shall we?
👉 Let’s go to the beach, shall we?
👉 Let’s have a coffee, shall we?
💮 With an imperative, the tag question is will you?
👉 Close the window, will you?
👉 Hold this, will you?
💮 We use an affirmative tag question after a sentence containing a negative word such as never, hardly, nobody.
👉 Nobody lives in this house, do they?
👉 You’ve never liked me, have you?
💮 When the subject is nothing, we use “it” in the tag question.
👉 Nothing bad happened, did it?
👉 Nothing ever happens, does it?
💮 If the subject is nobody, somebody, everybody, no one, someone or everyone, we use “they” in the tag question.
👉 Nobody asked for me, did they?
👉 Nobody lives here, do they?
💮 If the main verb in the sentence is have (not an auxiliary verb), it is more common to use do in the tag question.
👉 You have a Ferrari, don’t you?
👉 She had a great time, didn’t she?
💮 With used to, we use “didn’t” in the tag question.
👉You used to work here, didn’t you?
👉He used to have long hair, didn’t he?
💮We can use affirmative tag questions after affirmative sentences to express a reaction such as surprise or interest.
👉You’re moving to Brazil, are you?
🌼Pronunciation
💮If we don’t know the answer, it is a real question and we use a rising intonation with the tag question.
👉You don’t know where the boss is, do you? ↗
💮If we know the answer and are just confirming the information a falling intonation is used with the tag question.
👉That film was fantastic, wasn’t it? ↘
🌼Question Tags On The Imperative ( Do/ Don't )
💮After the imperative "do" or "don't do", we use the tag "will you" or "won't you". Let's see the following example.
👉Open the window, will you?
👉Don't be noisy, will you?
👉Get the phone for me, won't you?
🌼Special Question Tags
Notice these special question tags.
👉Let's dance, shall we?
👉I'm late, aren't I?
🌼The Words Making Positive Question Tags
💮If a sentence contains the following words, we have to use positive question tags. The words have negative sense.
never, seldom, hardly , ever
💮Let's see the following example :
👉She never comes late, does she?
👉We seldom see our parents, do we?
🌼Special Subject In Question Tags
💮If the subject of the main sentence is everybody, everyone, somebody, someone, nobody or no-one,we use subject they on the question tag.
👉Let's see the following example :
👉Everybody loves her, don't they?
👉Somebody entered our house last night, didn't they?
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♦️Stress, Anxiety, Excitement
🔸When a person is stressed out
🔹Relax.
🔹Calm down.
🔹Be calm.
🔹Calm yourself.
🔹Cool off.
🔹Cool down.
🔹Chill out.
🔹Take it easy.
🔹Take a deep breath.
🔹Breathe deeply.
🔹There is always light at the end of the tunnel.
🔹Help is on the way.
🔹Don't worry.
🔹Not to worry.
🔹Don't worry so much.
🔹Don't worry about a thing.
🔹Don't worry yourself sick.
🔹Don't worry yourself sick over it.
🔹Don't trouble yourself.
🔹Don't lose sleep over it.
🔹Don't fret. (esp. UK)
🔹Don't sweat it. (US)
🔹Let it be.
🔹Let it go.
🔹Let's talk about it.
🔹There is no point in crying.
🔹Stop being hysterical.
🔹Close your eyes and count to ten.
🔹You'll send yourself to an early grave.
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TENSES
*Simple Present Tense:*
He talks.
He doesn’t talk.
Does he talk?
Why does he talk?
*Simple Past Tense:*
He talked.
He didn’t talk.
Did he talk?
Why did he talk?
*Simple Future Tense:*
He will talk.
He won’t talk.
Will he talk?
Why will he talk?
*CONTINUOUS:*
*Present Continuous Tense:*
He is talking.
He is not talking.
Is he talking?
Why is he talking?
*Past Continuous Tense:*
He was talking.
He was not talking.
Was he talking?
Why was he talking?
*Future Continuous Tense:*
He will be talking.
He won’t be talking.
Will he be talking?
Why will he be talking?
*PERFECT*
*Present Perfect Tense:*
He has talked.
He hasn’t talked.
Has he talked?
Why has he talked?
*Past Perfect Tense:*
He had talked.
He hadn’t talked.
Had he talked?
Why had he talked?
*Future Perfect Tense:*
He will have talked.
He will have not talked.
Will he have talked?
Why will he have talked?
*PERFECT CONTINUOUS*
*Present Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He has been talking.
He hasn’t been talking.
Has he been talking?
Why has he been talking?
*Past Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He had been talking.
He hadn’t been talking.
Had he been talking?
Why had he been talking
*Future Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He will have been talking.
He will have not been talking
Will he have been talking?
Why will he have been talking?
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I'm getting
*_When combining the words *'I am'* and *'getting'* *you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I'm getting better."_
🔅 _"I'm getting ready for bed."_
🔅 _"I'm getting a tooth ache."_
🔅 _"I'm getting a cold."_
🔅 _"I'm getting married."_
🔅 _"I'm getting tired."_
🔅 _"I'm getting good at reading."_
🔅 _"I'm getting a new car."_
🔅 _"I'm getting a job."_
🔅 _"I'm getting a puppy."_
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I'm trying + (verb)
_*'I am trying'* informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength._
☑ *_By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I'm trying to get a job."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to call my family."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to enjoy my dinner."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to educate myself."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to explain myself."_
🔅 _"I'm trying new food."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to eat healthy."_
🔅 _"I'm trying to understand."_
☑ *_You may also hear the word 'trying' used to express a way someone is feeling. In this manner, it expresses strain or distress._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"Learning new things can be trying on you."_
🔅 _"That marathon was very trying on me."_
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I'm gonna + (verb)
_The word *'gonna'* is incorrect grammatically. The equivalent in proper grammar would be *'going to.'*_
☑ *_When using the word 'gonna' you are telling someone what you are planning to do at that moment or in the near future._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I'm gonna have some coffee."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna go to work."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna eat some cake."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna send out my resume."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna run a marathon."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna ask her out for dinner."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna stop smoking."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna help my friends."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna take swim lessons."_
🔅 _"I'm gonna read a book."_
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I have + (noun)
☑ *_By using the words 'I have' you are informing someone of something you have possession of or have acquired._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I have a cat."_
🔅 _"I have a nice car."_
🔅 _"I have a house."_
🔅 _"I have a computer."_
🔅 _"I have a headache."_
☑ *_You may hear the words 'cannot' and 'won't' used with 'I have.' By adding these you can express what you will not put up with or allow._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I cannot have that behavior in my house."_
🔅 _"I cannot have you over tonight."_
🔅 _"I won't have anything to do with that."_
🔅 _"I won't have it any other way."_
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I have + (past participle)
☑ *_Again, 'I have' shows possession or something acquired. By adding a past participle you are informing someone of a past or completed action done by you._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I have done it."_
🔅 _"I have heard that before."_
🔅 _"I have driven a car."_
🔅 _"I have forgotten the words."_
🔅 _"I have read that book."_
🔅 _"I have eaten at that restaurant before."_
🔅 _"I have flown in an airplane."_
🔅 _"I have forgiven you."_
🔅 _"I have seen you before."_
🔅 _"I have written a letter."_
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I used to + (verb)
☑ *_'Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I used to develop websites."_
🔅 _"I used to jog every day."_
🔅 _"I used to paint."_
🔅 _"I used to smoke."_
🔅 _"I used to work from home."_
🔅 _"I used to live in California."_
🔅 _"I used to go to the beach every day."_
🔅 _"I used to sing in a choir."_
🔅 _"I used to like vegetables."_
🔅 _"I used to start work at 6 o'clock."_
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I have to + (verb)
☑ *_The words 'have to' describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty, necessity, or obligation._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I have to switch schools."_
🔅 _"I have to use the telephone."_
🔅 _"I have to go to the bathroom."_
🔅 _"I have to leave."_
🔅 _"I have to unpack my bags."_
☑ *_You can also add the word 'don't' to suggest that someone is not required to do something._*
🔅 _"I don't have to switch schools."_
🔅 _"I don't have to use the telephone."_
🔅 _"I don't have to go to the bathroom."_
🔅 _"I don't have to leave."_
🔅 _"I don't have to unpack my bags."_
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I wanna + (verb)
☑ *_The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically. It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you want to do._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I wanna talk."_
🔅 _"I wanna search for a job."_
🔅 _"I wanna order some food."_
🔅 _"I wanna marry her."_
🔅 _"I wanna listen to that song."_
☑ *_By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do._*
*Here are some examples:*
🔅 _"I don't wanna talk."_
🔅 _"I don't wanna search for a job."_
🔅 _"I don't wanna marry her."_
🔅 _"I don't wanna listen to that song."_
🔅 _"I don't wanna order some food."_
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🛑⭕️The difference between photo , image and picture 🛑⭕️👇👇
🎾photo
Is sth that is taken with your phone or camera or sth like these.
🎾image
Is sth that is shown in your mind and it s sth mentally
🎾picture
It is artists artwork and designs
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Note: mostly people consider photo and picture the same
and they use it instead of each other.
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These are we called by *WH-QUESTION* and we use it for interrogative form ...
*why*=> asking for the reason
E.g : Why you didn't come for the party ?
*what*=> asking for noun, condition, demonstrative noun and object ( adverb )
E.g :
- what is your name ? ( pronoun )
- what is that ? ( demonstrative noun )
- what time is it ? ( adverb/object )
*when*=> asking for condition usualy for time, date, day and year
E.g : when will you come ?
*where*=> asking for place
E.g : where do you want to hang out ?
*who*=> askinh for pronoun as a pronoun ( can be subject and object pronoun )
E.g : who is standing next to you ?
*which*=> asking for decision
E.g : which book do you like to read ?
*whom*=> asking for pronoun ( only for an object pronoun )
E.g : whom do you go with ?
*whose*=> asking for possesive pronoun
E.g : whose book is that ?
*how*=> asking for condition
E.g : how do you go to school ?
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WH QUESTION WORDS
*What*
🥀 _Asking for information about_
_something._
E.g : What is your name?
🥀 _Asking for repetition or_
_confirmation._
E.g : What? I can't hear you.
You did what?
*What....for*
🥀 _Asking for a reason, asking why._
E.g : What did you do that for?
*When*
🥀 _Asking about time_
E.g : When did he leave?
*Where*
🥀 _Asking in or at what place or position._
E.g : Where do they live?
*Which*
🥀 _Asking about choice_
E.g : Which colour do you want?
*Who*
🥀 _Asking what or which person or people_
_(subject)._
E.g : Who opened the door?
*Whom*
🥀 _Asking what or which person or people_
_(object)_
E.g : Whom did you see?
*Whose*
🥀 _Asking about ownership_
E.g : Whose are these keys?
Whose turn is it?
*Why*
🥀 _Asking for reason, asking what...for._
E.g : Why do you say that?
*Why don't*
🥀 _Making a suggestion_
E.g : Why don't I help you?
*How*
🥀 _Asking about manner_
E.g : How does this work?
🥀 _Asking about condition or quality_
E.g : How was your exam?
*How + adj/adv*
🥀 _Asking about extent or degree_
E.g : See example below.
*How far*
🥀 _Distance_
E.g : How far is Pattaya from Bangkok?
*How long*
🥀 _Lenght_
E.g : How long will it take?
*How many*
🥀 _Quantity (countable)_
E.g : How many cars are there?
*How much*
🥀 _Quantity (uncountable)_
E.g : How much money do you have?
*How old*
🥀 _Age_
E.g : How old are you?
*How come*(informal)
🥀 _Asking for reason, asking why_
E.g : How come I can't see her?
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Uses of Modal verbs and their usage.
*Modal Verbs*
"Verbs, used with another verb to show/express permission, ability, possibility, suggestions etc".
*Examples*
Modal verbs/modal auxiliaries include the following:
❤1. *_CAN_*
CAN is used for:
1⃣. For ability.
*Eg*. I can do this work.
2⃣. For permission.
*Eg*. You can go now.
3⃣. For request.
*Eg*. Can you translate this article for me please?
4⃣. For possibility. (Usually used in negative and interrogative sentences).
*Eg*. You can not get that book from Karachi.
5⃣. For anger.
*Eg*. Can you just shut up?
6⃣. For general truth.
*Eg*. By exercising daily, you can lose your weight.
7⃣. For offers.
*Eg*. Can I help you?
❤2. *_COULD_*
Could is used for:
1⃣. For past ability.
*Eg*. When I was in SSC, I could study for 7 hours daily.
2⃣. For past possibility.
*Eg*. The road could be blocked but the police reached in time.
3⃣. For polite way of asking.
*Eg*. Could I have my book back please?
4⃣. For uncertain possibility.
*Eg*. They could come any time.
5⃣. For suggestions.
*Eg*. We could have lunch outside today.
6⃣. For anger.
*Eg*. You could try to change it before my arrival.
7⃣. For suggestions.
*Eg*. You could go there before he had gone.
❤3. *_MAY_*
May is used for:
1⃣. For possibility (usually used in positive sentences).
*Eg*. It may rain today.
2⃣. For permission.
*Eg*. May I join you sir?
3⃣. For wish (usually in optative sentences).
*Eg*. May my mother live long.
4⃣. For request.
*Eg*. May I speak sir please?
5⃣. For prohibition.
*Eg*. You may not smoke in the office.
❤4. *_MIGHT_*
Might is used for:
1⃣. Possibility.
*Eg*. It might rain today.
2⃣. For politeness.
*Eg*. Might I take more?
3⃣. For suggestions.
*Eg*. I thought you might help me.
❤5. *_WILL_*
Will is used for:
1⃣. For future actions:
*Eg*. He will leave for India tomorrow.
2⃣. For willingness.
*Eg*. I will play with you.
3⃣. For asking something.
*Eg*. Will you give me your watch?
4⃣. For polite invitation.
*Eg*. Will you join me please?
5⃣. For anger.
*Eg*. Will you stop talking?
6⃣. For something possible.
*Eg*. Who is knocking the door? It will be Ali.
7⃣. For things, which usually happen.
*Eg*. It will last longer, if you used it carefully.
8⃣. For promise.
*Eg*. I will come there tomorrow.
❤6. *_WOULD_*
Would is used for:
1⃣. For a polite request.
*Eg*. Would you mind sitting here?
2⃣. For strong desire.
*Eg*. Would that I could see Quaid E Azam!
3⃣. For past habitual actions.
*Eg*. I would study very hard, when I was in Primary school.
4⃣. For typical behavior.
*Eg*. They always say we are busy. They would say that again.
5⃣. For reason.
*Eg*. Why would one miss such an offer?
❤7. *_SHALL_*
Shall is used for:
1⃣. For first person pronouns.
*Eg*. I/we shall go tomorrow.
2⃣. For a command (usually in 2nd or 3rd person).
*Eg*. You shall not enter to this room.
3⃣. For emphasis.
*Eg*. I shall kill you the day you abused me.
4⃣. For asking something.
*Eg*. Shall you forgive me?
5⃣. For permission.
*Eg*. Shall I collect the money from them Sir?
❤8. *_SHOULD_*
Should is used for:
1⃣. For something advisable.
*Eg*. If you can't sleep, you should go to a good physician.
2⃣. For expectations.
*Eg*. You should do it very easy.
3⃣. For a purpose.
*Eg*. Take umbrella lest you should get wet.
4⃣. For reason.
*Eg*. Why one should reject this offer?
5⃣. For advice.
*Eg*. You should not worry because he's alive.
6⃣. For expressing obligation or duty.
*Eg*. We should obey the law.
7⃣. For politeness.
*Eg*. I should like to help you.
8⃣. For supposition.
*Eg*. If it should rain, they will not come.
❤9. *_MUST_*
Must is used for:
1⃣. For necessary things.
*Eg*. You must study hard.
2⃣. For strong intention.
*Eg*. You must invite him.
3⃣. For emphasis.
*Eg*. I must say "you are great".
4⃣. For strong possibility.
*Eg*. He must be hungry.
5⃣. For obligation.
*Eg*. You must get up very early.
6⃣. For expressing logical certainty.
*Eg*. Living in so much crowd must be very difficult.
❤10. *_OUGHT TO_*
Ought To is used for:
1⃣. For expressing moral obligation or desirability.
*Eg*. We ought to love our nei
ghbours.
2⃣. For expressing probability.
*Eg*. This book ought to be very useful.
3⃣. For expectations.
*Eg*. He ought to be at home now.
❤11. *_USED TO_*
Used To is used for:
1⃣. For repeated actions in the past.
*Eg*. We used to play a lot when we were younger.
2⃣. For expressing a discontinued habit.
*Eg*. I used to study a lot in SSC.
❤12. *_NEED_*
Need is used for:
1⃣. For necessity or obligation.
*Eg*. I need hardly to go.
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12 Boring 😬 Words and What You Can Use Instead
🗂 *Instead of _“ACTUALLY”_ ,use:*
• Absolutely
• As a matter of fact
• Indeed
• In fact
• In point of fact
• In reality
• Indeed
• Certainly
• Veritably
• Genuinely
• Sincerely
• Truly
🗂 *Instead of _“AMAZING“,_ use:*
• Surprising
• Astonishing
• Fascinating
• Fabulous
• Incredible
• Marvelous
• Prodigious
• Shocking
• Stunning
• Surprising
• Unbelievable
• Wonderful
🗂 *Instead of _“AWESOME”,_ use:*
• Awe-inspiring
• Breathtaking
• Extraordinary
• Fantastic
• Grand
• Impressive
• Magnificent
• Mind-blowing
• Outstanding
• Remarkable
• Wonderful
🗂 *Instead of _“BEAUTIFUL“,_ use”*
• Attractive
• Cute
• Elegant
• Exquisite
• Glamorous
• Gorgeous
• Handsome
• Lovely
• Neat
• Pretty
• Striking
• Stunning
🗂 *Instead of _“GREAT”,_ use:*
• Astounding
• Commendable
• Exemplary
• First-rate
• Fantastic
• Incredible
• Legendary
• Noble
• Phenomenal
• Stupendous
• Incomparable
• Terrific!
🗂 *Instead of _"INTERESTING",_ use:*
• Alluring
• Amusing
• Appealing
• Captivating
• Compelling
• Enchanting
• Engaging
• Entertaining
• Enticing
• Gripping
• Intriguing
• Stimulating
🗂 *Instead of _“LOOK”,_ use:*
• Check
• Examine
• Gaze
• Glance
• Glimpse
• Inspect
• Observe
• Peek
• Review
• Search
• Stare
• View
🗂 *Instead of _“PLEASANT”,_ use:*
• Amiable
• Charming
• Cheerful
• Congenial
• Cordial
• Delightful
• Enjoyable
• Gratifying
• Likable
• Lovely
• Refreshing
• Satisfying
🗂 *Instead of _“QUITE”,_ use:*
• Completely
• Considerably
• Entirely
• Fairly
• Fully
• Purely
• Precisely
• Thoroughly
• Totally
• Truly
• Utterly
• Wholly
*Instead of _"REALLY”,_ use:*
• Absolutely
• Actually
• Beyond doubt
• Certainly
• Easily
• Genuinely
• Indeed
• Legitimately
• Surely
• Truly
• Undoubtedly
• Unquestionably
🗂 *Instead of _"SAID",_ use:*
• Asked
• Called
• Cried
• Demanded
• Exclaimed
• Questioned
• Remarked
• Replied
• Responded
• Stated
• Shouted
• Whispered
🗂 *Instead of _“VERY”,_ use:*
• Exceedingly
• Exceptionally
• Extraordinarily
• Extremely
• Highly
• Immensely
• Insanely
• Intensely
• Meticulously
• Remarkably
• Supremely
• Tremendously
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Difference between "say" and "tell" or "said " and "told".
A common error among students learning English is to use say and tell, or said and told in exactly the same way.
Both these verbs are used to report someone’s words, but they are used differently.
Here’s a simple explanation to help you remember the difference.
When you use tell, include who you tell (the listener) immediately after tell.
CORRECT: Everyday, I tell him that I love him.
INCORRECT: Everyday, I tell that I love him.
When you use say, do not include the listener immediately after say.
CORRECT: Everyday, I say that I love him.
INCORRECT: Everyday, I say him that I love him.
The same rules apply for any tense. With say and tell, the PAST TENSE is often used.
When you use told, include who you told (i.e., the listener) immediately after told.
CORRECT: He told me that he wanted to go.
INCORRECT: He told that he wanted to go.
When you use said, do not include the listener immediately after said.
CORRECT: He said that he wanted to go.
INCORRECT: He said me that he wanted to go.
Many English learners and good grammarians call 'tell' as transitive verb and 'say' as intransitive verb.
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Awesome corrections:
I have found out mistakes❎ that many people make them. So try to avoid them.
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❎ I speak english good.
✅ I speak english well.
❎ Are you speak English?
✅ Do you speak English?
❎ My age is sixteen.
✅ I am sixteen years old.
❎ I laugh on them.
✅ I laugh at them.
❎ I die from the thirst.
✅ I die of the thirst.
❎ I divide the cake to three parts.
✅ I divide the cake into three parts.
❎ The year consist from 12 mounths.
✅ The year consist of 12 mounths.
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50 REASONS TO READ BOOKS
1. Books help to feel more confident.
2. Books help to travel around the world in the cheapest way.
3. Books develop your personality.
4. Books provide food for thought.
5. Books make you laugh and think.
6. Books draw you towards perfection.
7. Books stimulate creativity.
8. Books bring out writing talent.
9. Books help in communicating.
10. Books clear your vision.
11. Books satisfy your curiosity.
12. Books help you make more choices.
13. Books help you build literary talent.
14. Books do not require any special device to teach.
15. Books increase your attention span.
16. Books are fruitful pastime.
17. Books can be used anytime, anywhere.
18. Books provide entertainment, when others fail.
19. Books make you powerful.
20. Books help you know the 'Whys' and 'Hows' of everything.
21. Books help you to create and spread fun.
22. Books help you travel across time intelligently.
23. Books keep you updated with facts and figures.
24. Books spread love, affection and knowledge.
25. Books make the best of friends.
26. Books take you to intellectual environment.
27. Books help you feel the world around you.
28. Books entertain your mind.
29. Books broaden your horizon.
30. Books bring Nature to your doorstep.
31. Books bring about a 'personality change'.
32. Books increase comprehension.
33. Books do not require company.
34. Books are stress-busters.
35. Books develop a sense of belonging to people around you.
36. Books provide mental and physical relaxation.
37. Books act as a communication tool.
38. Books are intellectually satisfying activity.
39. Books provide spiritual experience.
40. Books provide emotional strength.
41. Books build your self-esteem.
42. Books help and encourage your imagination to soar.
43. Books make you smarter and wiser.
44. Books help you grow.
45. Books take you to a 'world of dreams'.
46. Books can change your life and vision.
47. Books help in achieving 'life goals'.
48. Books develop wonderful experience.
49. Books transform lives.
50. Books inspire, books motivate, books build nations
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Difference between "say" and "tell" or "said " and "told".
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A common error among students learning English is to use say and tell, or said and told in exactly the same way.
Both these verbs are used to report someone’s words, but they are used differently.
Here’s a simple explanation to help you remember the difference.
When you use tell, include who you tell (the listener) immediately after tell.
CORRECT: Everyday, I tell him that I love him.
INCORRECT: Everyday, I tell that I love him.
When you use say, do not include the listener immediately after say.
CORRECT: Everyday, I say that I love him.
INCORRECT: Everyday, I say him that I love him.
The same rules apply for any tense. With say and tell, the PAST TENSE is often used.
When you use told, include who you told (i.e., the listener) immediately after told.
CORRECT: He told me that he wanted to go.
INCORRECT: He told that he wanted to go.
When you use said, do not include the listener immediately after said.
CORRECT: He said that he wanted to go.
INCORRECT: He said me that he wanted to go.
Many English learners and good grammarians call 'tell' as transitive verb and 'say' as intransitive verb.
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SUCH AS...
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_We use *Such as* as synonym "for example",_
_1. Such as + noun_
_2. Such as + verb + ing_
▪Paul has many hobbies *_such as_* football and music.
▪Paul likes many types of food *_such as_* pizza and cheese.
▪Paul likes lots of drinks *_such as_* tea and coffee.
▪Paul has many hobbies *_such as_* playing football and reading books.
▪Paul does lots of things for this jobs *_such as_* teaching classes and checkling homework.
▪Paul does lots of things online *_such as_* checking email and tweeting.
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Differences in American English words and British English
Many American words are different in meaning, pronunciation, and spelling from that of British English words. Therefore, English learners must focus on these differences. It applies not only to students but also first-time travellers in America should be careful when they speak or write English since they could convey an altogether different meaning to what they intended to express. Journalists, freelance writers, essayists, and many others who write English also must pay attention to this aspect. It is absurd to use American words as well as British words in a write-up since readers may notice the mistake and look down on the writer’s English knowledge.
In the UK, one dresses up in a ‘Trouser’, but in the USA, it is referred to as a ‘Pant’. It means, if one uses the word ‘Pant’ for a trouser in the UK, the British will laugh at him, as ‘Pant’ carries a different meaning. Similarly, ‘Undershirt’ is the word for ‘Vest’ in the USA. It is ‘Waistcoat’ in the UK that appears as ‘Vest’ in the USA. The ‘Braces’ in the UK wear ‘Suspenders’ in the USA. ‘Suspenders’ in the UK becomes ‘Hold-up Stockings’ in the USA. The British call ‘Nappy’ but the Americans call it ‘Diaper’. In British English, it is ‘Trainers’ and referred to as ‘Sneakers’ in the USA.
Enrol in an American school and have ‘Friends’. But in a British school, the friends become ‘Mates’ more often than they become ‘Friends’. Ask for ‘Gum’ in a British school and ‘a laugh’ at the request comes from nowhere at once. It is ‘Glue’ in a British School. Likewise, ‘Private Schools’ in America become ‘Public Schools’ in England. It is ‘Vacation’ in America but ‘Holidays’ in England. ‘Rubber’ in the UK becomes ‘Eraser’ in America. ‘Play Time’ or ‘Break Time’ in English schools becomes ‘Recess’ in America. Students in the USA do ‘Math’, but pupils in England do ‘Maths’.
Going further, one drives his or her vehicle into a ‘Parking Lot’ in America while a British driver does the same but into a ‘Car Park’. It is ‘Motorway’ in England but ‘Freeway’ in America. A British person drives a ‘Lorry’ while an American drives a ‘Truck’ though it is the same type of vehicle. American use ‘Gas or Gasoline’ but the British use ‘Petrol’. People are on ‘Pavements’ in the UK while USA people use ‘Sidewalks’. The ‘Phone Boxes’ in England becomes ‘Telephone Booths’ in the USA. Complex enough, the British ‘Skip’ appears as ‘Dumpster’ in America.
Moreover, one eats ‘Fairy Cake’ in England, and if he goes to the United States of America he can have the same but he has to ask for ‘Cup Cakes. In England, it is a ‘Starter’ that someone takes before having a meal but in America, it is ‘Appetizer’. ‘Jam’ in England becomes ‘Jelly’ in America. Furthermore, in writing, thousands of American English Words leave out the letter ‘Z’ in British English words. Accordingly, the British write ‘Realise’ instead of ‘Realize’. The Americans also omit ‘U’ in many words such as ‘Colour’ and write it as ‘Color.’ Easy enough, but most people who speak the Queen’s English feel that American English Words are awkward.
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Food Idioms: Examples and Explanations
• Apple of his eye - A favorite
• As busy as popcorn on a skillet - Very active
• As easy as apple pie - Something simple
• As flat as a pancake - Very flat
• As hungry as a bear - Very hungry
• As nutty as a fruitcake - Crazy
• As slow as molasses in January - Very slow
• As sour as vinegar - Disagreeable
• As sweet as honey - Very sweet
• As thick as pea soup - Very thick
• As warm as toast - Very warm
• Bad apple - Bad person
• Bear fruit - Get results
• Big cheese - Important person
• Big enchilada - Important thing or person
• Bite off more than you can chew - Try to do more than you can handle
• Bite the hand that feeds you - Act badly to someone who helps you
• Bitter pill to swallow - Hard to take
• Bread and butter - Basic needs
• Bring home the bacon - Earn a living
• Butter up - Flatter someone to get something
• Buy a lemon - Buy something worthless
• Chew the fat - Talk
• Coffee break - A break from work to eat or drink
• Compare apples and oranges - Compare things that are very different
• Cook his goose - Damage or affect negatively
• Cook up a storm - Cook a large quantity
• Cool as a cucumber - Doesn’t get easily upset
• Couch potato - Someone who watches a lot of TV
• Cream of the crop - The best
• Cut the mustard - Do what is necessary
• Cry over spilt milk - Worry about something in the past
• Drop like a hot potato - To immediately stop
• Eat crow - Admit a mistake
• Eat dirt - Be humble
• Eat high on the hog - Eat fine food
• Eat humble pie - To apologize
• Eat like a bird - Eat a small amount
• Eat like a horse - Eat a lot
• Eat one's heart out - To be jealous
• Eat out - Dine in a restaurant
• Eat out of her hands - Do what she wants
• Eat us out of house and home - Eat a lot
• Eat your words - Take back words
• Egg on - Urge someone
• Either feast or famine - Either too much or not enough
• Everything from soup to nuts - A wide variety of items
• Fat is in the fire - Big problem
• Fine kettle of fish - A mess
• Finger in the pie - Participating
• Food for thought - Something to think about
• Forbidden fruit - Something banned
• For peanuts - Inexpensive
• Full of beans - Feel energetic
• Go bananas - Excited or crazy
• Goose is cooked - Finished or in trouble
• Gravy train - Well-paying job
• Greatest thing since sliced bread - Something that is excellent
• Half a loaf is better than none - Something is better than nothing
• Half-baked - Not thought through
• Hand to someone on a silver platter - Cater to someone
• Hard nut to crack - Difficult person
• Have a lot on one's plate - Very busy
• Have a sweet tooth - Like sweet foods
• Have bigger fish to fry - Have more important things to do
• Have egg on your face - Be embarrassed
• Have one's cake and eat it too - Having something both ways
• In a nutshell - In summary
• In a pickle - In trouble
• Life is a bowl of cherries - Life is good
• Like taking candy from a baby - Easy to do
• Like two peas in a pod - Very similar
• Meat and potatoes - Basics, simple food
• Melt in one's mouth - Delicious
• Not for all the tea in China - Not for any price
• Not know beans about - Unfamiliar or ignorant
• Not worth a hill of beans - Not valuable
• Nutty as a fruitcake - Crazy
• Packed in like sardines - Crowded
• Piece of cake - Easy
• Pie in the sky - A dream
• Rotten to the core - Very bad
• Salt of the Earth - Ordinary people
• Sell like hotcakes - Sell a lot
• Slice of the pie - A share of something
• Small potatoes - Unimportant
• Spill the beans - Tell a secret
• Stick to your ribs - Last a long time
• Sugarcoat - Gloss over bad information
• Take with a grain of salt - Don’t take something seriously
• That's the way the cookie crumbles - Things happen
• There is no such thing as a free lunch - Can’t get something for nothing
• Top banana - Leader
• Variety is the spice of life - Differences give life interest
• Walk on eggshells - Be cautious
• Whole enchilada - Entire thing
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In, At, On + Time or Date
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When is your birthday?
Mine is *ON* October 12.
When do you eat lunch?
I usually eat it *AT* noon.
When does the school year begin in your country?
In mine it begins *IN* September.
Do you know which preposition to use before times, days, months and years?
*Here is a reminder.*
in + month or year
In March, In 2003
on + date
(with the year or without it) or day of the week
On April 2, On March 3, 1999, On Saturday
at + clock time, midnight, noon
At 3:30 p.m., At 4:01, At noon
in + season
In the summer, In the winter
in + morning, afternoon, evening
In the morning, In the evening
at + night
At night
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@vkmagzineg
IELTS GRAMMAR
🔸 *Affect* or *Effect* ?
👉 *Affect* is a verb meaning ‘influence or cause someone or something to change’:
✅
1️⃣ The cold weather has really affected her health.
2️⃣ New technologies continue to affect how we live.
👉 *Effect* is a noun that means ‘the result of an influence’:
✅
1️⃣ The pollution in the city had a bad effect on me.
2️⃣ Most people these days understand the serious effects of smoking.
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@vkmagzineg
25 Cool British English Slang
*Mate*
(another word for ‘friend’)
“How are you, mate?”
*Blatant*
(something that is painfully obvious)
“It was blatant that she wasn’t listening to me.”
*Cheers*
(another word for ‘thank you’, also used when toasting drinks)
“Cheers for the lift!”
*The Bee’s Knees*
(when something is really, really good)
“That cake was the bees knees.”
*Gutted*
(when you’re upset or disappointed after something bad happened)
“I was gutted that England didn’t beat Slovakia at the UEFA cup.”
*Gobsmacked*
(when you’re shocked about something)
“I was gobsmacked when he told me that!”
*Dodgy*
(something that is unreliable, often illegal)
“That shelf looks a bit dodgy…”
*Tosh*
(another word for ‘rubbish’)
“What a load of tosh.”
*Chin-wag*
(another way of saying ‘chat’)
“I bumped into Sue and we had a chin-wag.”
*Crap*
(another word for ‘rubbish’, although sometimes used in place of more severe swear words)
“Oh crap! I forgot my keys!”
*Hunky-dory*
(when everything is going well)
“My day has been hunky-dory, and your’s?”
*Dog’s dinner*
(when something is really good)
“Last night was the dog’s dinner.”
*Sod*
(a lump of earth, although can be used as an offensive noun or a verb)
“Sod off, I’ve had enough of you now!” or “The dog is being a sod today, he ripped-up the post.”
*Skew-whiff*
(something wonky, off-center)
“That shelf looks a bit skew-whiff.”
*Porridge*
(a type of breakfast but also a slang word for prison)
“Yeah, he’s in porridge again.”
*Mug*
(another word for ‘face’ but also for someone who is quite naïve but used in a more offensive way)
“He took me for a mug.” Or “you’ve got crumbs on your mug.”
*Kip*
(a slang word for a nap)
“I’m going to have a quick kip, see you in 20 minutes.”
*Haggle*
(to negotiate)
“I tried to haggle the price but he just wouldn’t budge.”
*Flog*
(to sell something)
“Did you manage to flog your car?”
*Faffing*
(to dither around, waste time)
“Stop faffing around, we’ll miss the bus!”
*Donkey’s years*
(a really long time)
“I haven’t seen him in donkey’s years.”
*Gobby*
( someone who is loud and opinionated)
“She’s just so gobby, always picking fights.”
*Porkies*
(from the Cockney Rhyming slang ‘pork pies’ which means ‘lies’. Another way of saying ‘lies’(
“He’s been telling porkies again…”
*Bloody*
(used like the word ‘very’)
“It was bloody cold outside yesterday.”
*Budge up*
(another way of telling someone to move or make room for you on a bench)
“Budge up, I want to sit down.”
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@vkmagzineg
Difficult English words
1. Accept v/s Except
Accept means to receive
Except means not including
2. A Lot v/c Alot
A lot means to a large extent
Alot is not an English word
3. All ready v/s Already
All ready means prepared
Already means by this time
4. Apart/ A part
Apart is to be separated
A part if to be joined with
5. Its v/s It's
Its the possessive form of it
It's is a contraction for It is.
6. Lie v/s Lay
Lie means to not say a truth
Lay is to put something in place
7. Your v/s You're
Your is a possessive adjective. it shows possession
You're stands for You are.
8.Precede v/c Proceed
Precede means to come before
Proceed is to move forward
9. Quote v/s Quotation
Quote means to cite
Quotation is the act of citing
10. Than v/s Then
Than is used with comparisions
Then means at that time, or next
11. Advise v/s Advice
Advise is a verb and means to recommend something
Advice is a noun and means recommendations about what to do
12. Allusion v/s Illusion
Allusion is an indirect reference
Illusion is a false perception of reality
13. Altogether/ Alltogether
Altogether means entirely
All together is applied to people or things treated as a group or gathered with everything in one place
14. Assent v/s Ascent
Assent means to express approval or agreement
Ascent refers to an upward movement
15. Capital v/s Capitol
Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government
Capitol is the building in which the legislative assembly meets.
16. Counsel v/s Council
Council is the meeting for discussion or advice
Counsel means to give advice
17. Lead v/s Led
Lead means to guide someone towards something
Led is the past tense of lead
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@vkmagzineg
OTHER WAYS TO SAY
*Look* Glance , Stared , View , Watch , peek.
*Funny* Amusing , Hilarious , Entertaining , Witty , side splitting. laughable , good humoured.
*Sad* Somber , Melancholy , Sorrowful , Depressed , Sick at heart , down
*Cry* Weep , sob , blubber , hawl , whall , whimper , shed tears.
*Hate* Detest , Abhor , despise , Have an aversion to.
*Tired* Exhausted , shattered , drowsy , Drained, fatigue, sleepy , burned out.
*Thank you* I appreciate you , My Gratitude , Much Obliged , I owe you one cheers.
*I Understand* I get you, I know what you mean , I take your point , fair enough , I hear you.
*For Example* For Instance , As a case in point , In a Similar case , To illustrate.
*As you Can see* As demonstrated , Evidently , As Manisfested, Obviously.
*Sorry* Unfortunately, I regret the inconvenience, Lease accept my appologise , Forgive mt oversight, Pardon me.
*According to* In keeping with , In line with, Conforming to , In Consonace with, As agreement with as per.
*Awesome* Extraordinary , Outstanding, Splendid , Incredible. tremendous.
*Intelligent* Wise , Astute , Knowledgeable , brilliant , brainy , smart, Clever.
*But* However, Although , Through , yet , on the other hand , Nevertheless.
*Especially* Above all , chiefly , In Particular , mainly, Principally, Exclusively.
*Terrible* Hideous , appalling , Frightful , Horrendous , Atrocious, Ghastly , Dreadful.
*Also* In addition, As well as , like wise , Furthermore , along with , besides, moreover.
*Stupid* Foolish , Dumb, ludicrous, Laughable, futile, senseless.
*Easy* Simple, Clear, Effortless, Facile , Basic, Straightforward.
*Therefore* As a result, subsequently, For this reason, hence , thus , So/ so then , Consequently.
*Very Good* Fantastic , Amazing, terrific , Wonderful, Incredible , Marvellous.
*Big* Huge, Giant , Gigantic , Enornous, Massive, Large, Immense.
*Great* Excellent, Fantastic, Wonderful , Super, Outstanding, Amazing.
*Happy* Cheerful, Delighted, Glad, Joyful, Merry, Thrilled
*Small* Tiny, Petite, Miniature, Teeny, Skimpy, Wee, Minute .
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@vkmagzineg
SENTENCE CONNECTOR
🌱 *CONTRAST*
1. HOWEVER
This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
2. IN CONTRAST
House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
3. NEVERTHELESS
I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.
4. NONETHELESS
I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
5. YET
I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
6. ON THE OTHER HAND
England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
7. BY COMPARISON
Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.
8. ON THE CONTRARY
I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
9. INSTEAD
I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.
10. IN ANY CASE
I was thinking of going round Jim’s place. In any case, I haven’t been invited.
11. ALL THE SAME
Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.
🌱 *SIMILARITY*
1. LIKEWISE
You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.
2. SIMILARLY
You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.
3. CORRESPONDINGLY
She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
4. IN THE SAME WAY
Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos.
5. ALSO
I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
🌱 *RESULT*
1. AS A RESULT
I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat.
2. AS A CONSEQUENCE
Zack has skipped school on many occasions. As a consequence, he’s failed his French test.
3. THEREFORE
We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise.
4. THUS
You didn’t tell me you wanted to come. Thus, we won’t be taking you with us.
5. ACCORDINGLY
Plenty of tourists visit the area in summer. Accordingly, selling hand-made objects is the main source of income for locals.
🌱*SEQUENCING*
1. FIRST, FIRSTLY, FIRST OF ALL, IN THE FIRST PLACE
First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.
2. TO BEGIN WITH
To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.
3. FOR ONE THING
For one thing, they’re completely loyal to their owners.
4. SECOND, SECONDLY, IN THE SECOND PLACE
Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned.
5. FOR ANOTHER THING
For another thing, you might want to consider how cute they look in pyjamas.
6. THIRD, THIRDLY, IN THE THIRD PLACE
In the third place, you can always count on your pet pig to perform some tricks for you when you’d like to impress a pretty girl.
7. ALSO
Also, they don’t eat much.
8. BESIDES
Besides not eating much, they won’t ever chew on your electric cords.
9. IN ADDITION
In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.
10. FURTHERMORE
Furthermore, they make wonderful walking buddies.
11. MOREOVER
Moreover, they’ll show you the way home when you’re drunk.
12. FINALLY
Finally, pet pigs are fantastic guards. No burglar would ever have the heart to hurt a pet pig.
13. LAST, LASTLY, LAST OF ALL
Lastly, your reputation as an eccentric will rapidly grow in the neighbourhood if you’re seen walking a pet pig on a leash every morning.
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@vkmagzineg
Typical #mistakes
✖I arrived to Rome.
✔I arrived in Rome.
✖I arrived to the office.
✔I arrived at the office.
✖I went to home
✔I went home
✖I went to abroad
✔I went abroad
▪Arrive IN cities, towns, provinces, countries... etc
▪Arrive AT small places such as buildings.
'arrive to'❌
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@vkmagzineg
👨🏻🏫 Common Mistakes‼
Angry
❌ *Incorrect* : My father was angry ~*against*~ me.
✔ *Correct* : My father was angry *with* me.
❌ *Incorrect* : He was angry ~*with*~/forthe Weather.
✔ *Correct* : He was angry *at* the weather.
💡 *Note* : We become angry *‘with’* a person, but *‘at’* a thing.
Like ‘angry’, Some other adjectives also take ‘with’ and ‘at’ after them.
🖋 *For example*:
She was annoyed *with* me.
She was annoyed *at* the rain.
I was vexed *with* her.
I was vexed *at* her rudeness.
He was indignant *with* the beggar.
He was indignant *at* my delay.
💡 In each case, ‘with’ is followed by a person and ‘at’ is followed by a thing.
From the desk of *English speakers* group
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@vkmagzineg
HEALTH BENEFITS
BANANA
🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
• Improves mood
• Decreases cramps
• Strengthens bones
• Controls blood pressure
• Reduces diarrhea
BROCCOLI
🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
• Strengthens immunity
• Protects vision
• Protects the heart
• Controls blood pressure
CABBAGE
🥙🥙🥙🥙🥙
• Avoid constipation
• Promotes weight loss
• Protects the heart
• Diuretic
CARROTS
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• Strengthens the vision
• Protects the heart
• Increase immunity
• Protects the skin against the sun's rays
CAULIFLOWER
🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
• Protects against prostate and breast cancer
• Strengthens bones
• Improves blood flow
• Protects against heart disease
GARLIC
🍡🍡🍡🍡🍡
• Reduce the cholesterol
• Low blood pressure
• Kills bacteria, viruses and fungi
• Fight against colds and flu
GRAPES
🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇
• Powerful antioxidant
• Decreases kidney stones
• Improves blood flow
• Protects the heart against heart attack
• Increase immunity
• Anti-inflammatory
GREEN TEA
🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵
• Diuretic
• Laxative
• Reduces appetite
• Thermogenic
LEMONS
🍋🍈🍋🍈🍋🍈
• Protects the heart
• Controls blood pressure
• Improves digestion
• Fight against colds and flu
• Controls ulcer and gastritis
MUSHROOMS
🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄
• Controls blood pressure
• Reduce the cholesterol
• Strengthens bones
OLIVE OIL
🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
• Protects the heart
• Promotes weight loss
• Reduces diabetes
• It improves skin texture
ONION
🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
• Bactericidal
• Lower cholesterol
• Fight infections
• Decreases rheumatism
• Anti-inflammatory
ORANJAS
🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
• Improves the immune system
• Rich in fiber
• Combat diseases of the respiratory system
PINEAPPLE
🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍
• Strengthens bones
• Relieves colds
• Improves digestion
• Increase immunity
• Expective secretion
STRAWBERRY
🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓
• Protect the heart
• Increase memory
• Increase immunity
• Reduces heart disease
• Improves blood circulation
SWEET POTATO
🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
• Promotes satiety
• Elevates good mood
• Strengthens bones
• Increase muscle mass
• Help with weight loss
TOMATOES
🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅
• Protects the prostate
• Lower cholesterol
• Protects the heart against heart attacks
PEANUT
🥜🥜🥜🥜🥜
• Lowers bad cholesterol
• Increase memory
• Protects against cardiovascular diseases
• Reduces anemia
• Aphrodisiac
WATER
🚰🚰🚰🚰🚰
• Decreases kidney stones
• Diuretics
• Moisturizes the skin and hair
• Improves the functioning of the organs
APPLES
🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏
• Improves the skin against acne,
• Avoid intestinal diseases
• Improves lung capacity
• Rich in fibers
• Increase immunity
avocado
🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑
• Reduces diabetes
• Lowers bad cholesterol
• Improves blood circulation
• Reduces blood pressure
• Softens the skin
Share with the people who are part of your life.
SANDRA VAL 💜
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@vkmagzineg
DAWN NEWS vocabulary
WORDS / Meanings
1. *Candid* / Straight forward
2. *Caitiff* / Cowardly
3. *Bravo* / Well done
4. *Callosity* / The state of being hard and insensible.
5. *Canon* / Any rule or law
6. *Carnage* / Massacre
7. *Clan* / A tribe
8. *Clemency* / Mercy
9. *Clement* / Compassionate
10. *Coagulant* / Producing Coagulation
11. *Castigate* / To punish
12. *Carnal* / Sensual
13. *Cede* / To pass title to
14. *Causal* / Accidental, by chance
15. *Charlatan* / A quack
16. *Comely* / Handsome
17. *Cohesion* / Consistency
18. *Comical* / Funny
19. *Cognate* / Akin
20. *Conjoin* / To unite
21. *Lithe* / Flexible
22. *Lackadaisical* / Lazy
23. *Judicious* / bb fair, Wise
24. *Jaded* / Tired, bored
25. *Irreverence* / Lack of respect
26. *Irresolute* / Lacking firmness of Purpose
27. *Jeopardize* / Put at risk
28. *Irony* / Something unexpected
29. *Litigious* / Seeking legal remedies
30. *Knack* / Trick, Skill
31. *Lucid* / Clear, Explained
32. *Magnanimous* / Generous minded
33. *Mandatory* / Compulsory
34. *Manifesto* / Statement of Values
35. *Legitimate* / To make legal
36. *Manipulative* /Deceptive
37. *Mercenary* / Seeking money above all else
38. *Momentous* / of great Importance
39. *Morbidity* / Concern with death & disease
40. *Miffed* / Annoyed, vex
41. *Convergence* /Comingtogether
42. *Negate* / Wipe out
43. *Flag* / To lose Energy
44. *Remiss* / Neglectful
45. *Ratify* / Give Approval to (official)
46. *Retraction* / Removal, taking back
47. *Salvageable* / Can be Saved
48. *Scrutinize* / Examine carefully
49. *Resolute* / Firm of Purpose
50. *Sedate* / Calm, Placid
51. *Sermonize* / Give moral lecture
52. *Shroud* / A Cover for dead body
53. *Slipshod* / Careless, Untidy
54. *Serene* / Peaceful
55. *Sedulous* / Through, Eager
56. *Secluded* / Lonely, Isolated
57. *Solace* / Comfort
58. *Somber* / Gloomy
59. *Squander* / Waste
60. *Sophistry* / Devious Logic
61. *Manifesto* / Statement of Values
62. *Miffed* / Annoyed, Vex
63. *Modicum* / Tiny Amount
64. *Concord* / Agreement
65. *Cognitions* / Mental Knowledge
66. *Mandatory* / Compulsory
67. *Consummate* / Supremely good
58. *Copious* / In Large Amount
59. *Cumulative* / Building up
60. *Debilitate* / Weaken
61. *Dearth* / Shortage, Lacking
62. *Deleterious* / Harmful
63. *Derided* / Mocked
64. *Dilatory* / Slow, Sluggish
65. *Disparaging* / Critical
66. *Discernment* / Judgement
67. *Occlusion* / Shutting out
68. *Overhaul* / Renovate, examine
69. *Pathos* / Sadness, Gloomy
70. *Penchant* / Tendency, liking, Leaning toward
71. *Invocation* / Prayer
72. *Irony* / Something unexpected
73. *Integrity* / Honor, honesty
74. *Insolence* / Lack of respect
75. *Insular* / Narrow minded
76. *Circumstantial* / Accidental
77. *Judicious* / Fair, Wise
78. *Irreverence* / Lack of respect
79. *Lithe* / Flexible, Supple
80. *Jaded* / Tired, bored
81. *Knack* / Trick, Skill
82. *Litigious* / Seeking legal remedies
83. *Lucid* / Clear, Explanied
84. *Mandate* / Permission
85. *Mandatory* / Compulsory
86. *Manifesto* / Statement of Values
87. *Miffed* /Annoyed, Vex
88. *Modicum* / Tiny amount
89. *Coerce* / Compel, Force
90. *Cognitions* / Mental knowledge
91. *Yen* / A strong Desire or inclinations
92. *Woebegone* / Woeful
93. *Wraith* / A ghost, Something insubstantial or shadowy
94. *Winsome* / Light-hearted
95. *Wheedle* / To entice by soft words
96. *Wag* / A Wit
97. *Voluptuary* / A Sensualist
98. *Vociferous* / Making a loud out cry
99. *Visage* / Appearance, Aspect
100. *Vivify* / To animate
101. *Vim* / Energy, Vigor
102. *Vicissitude* / A change in condition or fortune
103. *Verbose* / Wordy
104. *Venial* / Capable of being forgiven
105. *Urbane* / Polite, Refined
106. *Ukase* / An edict
107. *Ubiquitous* /BeingEverywhere
108. *Uxoriouz* / Excessively fond of
109. *Vainglory* / Empty pride
110. *Tutelary* / Guardian, protecting
111. *Depression* / A falling of the spirits
2. #DeponentLaying down
3. #DepleteTo reduce or lessen , or waste
4. #DisagreeTo be opposite in opinion
5. #DesignateTo select or appoint , as by authority.
6. #DisapproveT
o regard with blame
7. #DespiteIn spite of
8. #DiscomfitTo put to confusion
9. #DiscreetJudicious
10. #DiacriticalMarking ba difference
11. #DiabolicCharacterstic of the devil
12. #DevoutReligion
13. #DishonestUntrustworthy
14. #DisreputeA bad name or character
15. #EvasionEscape
16. #ExcelTo be superior or distinguished
17. #ExpendTo spend
18. #ExpeditiousSpeedy
19. #ExpositionFormal Presentation
20. #ExpulsionForcible ejection
1. #AbrogateTo abolish , Repeal
2. #AbhorrentVery repugnant , hateful
3. #AddleTo make inefficient or worthless
4. #AdhereTo Stick fast or together
5. #AmityFriendship
6. #AmenableWilling and ready to submit
7. #AmorousHaving a propensity for falling in love
8. #AgitateTo move or excite ( the feelings or thoughts)
9. #AgglomerateTo pile or heap together
10. #AggressTo Make the first attack
11. #AggrieveTo give
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Congratulate on, not for.
❌ Don't say: I congratulate you for your success.
✔️ Say: I congratulate you on your success.
Different from, not than.
❌ Don't say: My book is different than yours.
✔️ Say: My book is different from yours.
Consist of, not from.
❌ Don't say: A year consists from twelve months.
✔️ Say: A year consists of twelve months.
Covered with, not by.
❌ Don't say: The mountains are covered by snow.
✔️ Say: The mountains are covered with/in snow.
Depend on or upon, not from.
❌ Don't say: It depends from her.
✔️ Say: It depends on (or upon) her.
Disappointed by, about or at, not from.
(a) by/at/about:
❌ Don't say: Phillipa was disappointed from the low mark she got in the test.
✔️ Say: Phillipa was disappointed by/about/at the low mark she got in the test.
(b) with/in:
❌ Don't say: Jane was disappointed from her son.
✔️ Say: Jane was disappointed with/in her son.
Divide into parts, not in parts.
❌ Don't say: I divided the cake in four parts.
✔️ Say: I divided the cake into four parts.
Avoid + -ing.
❌Don't say: You can't avoid to make mistakes.
✔️Say: You can't avoid making mistakes.
Enjoy + -ing.
❌Don't say: I enjoy to play football.
✔️Say: I enjoy playing football.
Excuse + -ing.
❌Don't say: Please excuse me to be so late.
✔️Say: Please excuse my being so late. Or Please excuse me for being so late.
Finish + -ing.
❌Don't say: Have you finished to speak?
✔️Say: Have you finished speaking?
Go on (continue) + -ing.
❌Don't say: The music went on to play all day.
✔️Say: The music went on playing ail day.
Mind (object to) + -ing.
❌Don't say: Would you mind to open the door?
✔️Say: Would you mind opening the door?
Practise + -ing.
❌Don't say: You must practise to speak English.
✔️Say: You must practise speaking English.
Remember + -ing.
❌Don't say: I don't remember to have seen him.
✔️Say: I don't remember seeing him.
Or:
✔️I don't remember having seen him.
Risk + -ing.
❌Don't say: We couldn't risk to leave him alone.
✔️Say: We couldn't risk leaving him alone.
Stop + -ing.
❌Don't say: The wind has almost stopped to blow.
✔️Say: The wind has almost stopped blowing.
Busy+ -ing.
❌Don't say: He was busy to revise the exams.
✔️Say: He was busy revising for the exams.
Worth + -ing.
❌Don't say: Is today's film worth to see?
✔️Say: Is today's film worth seeing?
Take an exam, not give an exam.
❌Don't say: The pupil gave his exam.
✔️Say: The pupil took his exam.
To be right or wrong, not to have right or wrong.
❌Don't say: You've right or You've wrong.
✔️Say: You're right or You're wrong.
To be busy, not to have work.
❌Don't say: I have much work this morning.
✔️Say: I'm very busy this morning.
It's cold, etc., not it has cold, etc.
❌Don't say: It has cold this winter.
✔️Say: It's cold this winter.
Go for a ride on a bicycle, etc., not go for a walk on a bicycle, etc.
❌Don't say: We went for a walk on our bicycles.
✔️Say: We went for a ride on our bicycles.
Go for a walk, not make a walk.
❌Don't say: We made a walk along the river.
✔️Say: We went for a walk along the river.
Mount or get on a horse, etc. not ride a horse, etc.
❌Don't say: Peter rode his horse and went home.
✔️Say: Peter got on his horse and rode home.
Dismount or get off a horse, etc., not come down from a horse, etc.
❌Don't say: They came down from their horses.
✔️Say: They got off their horses.
Go on foot, not go with the feet.
❌Don't say: Shall we go there with the feet?
✔️Say: Shall we go there on foot?
Take or have a shower, not make a shower.
❌Don't say: I make a shower every morning.
✔️Say: I take a shower every morning. Or:
✔️I have a shower every morning.
Ask a question, not make a question.
❌Don't say: Naomi made me several questions.
✔️Say: Naomi asked me several questions.
Take an hour, not need an hour, etc.
❌Don't say: I'll need an hour to do that.
✔️Say: It'll take me an hour to do that.
Ask for a thing, not ask a thing.
❌Don't say: She came and asked my book.
✔️Say: She came and asked for my book.
Give a discount, not make a discount.
❌Don't say: He
made me a small discount.
✔️Say: He gave me a small discount.
Dispose/get rid of a thing, not dispose/get rid a thing.
❌Don't say: He'll dispose/get rid all his property.
✔️Say: He'll dispose/get rid of all his property.
Dream of a thing, not dream a thing.
❌Don't say: Young men dream glory and riches.
✔️Say: Young men dream of glory and riches.
Explain to a person, not explain a person.
❌Don't say: She explained me the matter.
✔️Say: She explained the matter to me.
Knock at the door, not knock the door.
❌Don't say: Who is knocking the door?
✔️Say: Who is knocking at the door?
Listen to a person or thing, not listen a person or thing.
❌Don't say: They were listening the music.
✔️Say: They were listening to the music.
Pay for a thing, not pay a thing.
❌Don't say: How much did you pay the book?
✔️Say: How much did you pay for the book?
Point to or at a person or thing, not point a person or thing.
❌Don't say: He pointed the map on the wall.
✔️Say: He pointed to the map on the wall.
Or:
✔️He pointed at the map on the wall.
Remind a person of something, not remind a person something.
❌Don't say: Please remind me that later.
✔️Say: Please remind me of that later.
Reply to a person, not reply a person.
❌Don't say: She's not replied me yet.
✔️Say: She's not replied to me yet.
Answer (=reply to).
❌Don't say: Please answer to my question.
✔️Say: Please answer my question.
Say to a person, not say a person.
❌Don't say: Kevin said me, 'Come tomorrow.'
✔️Say: Kevin said to me, 'Come tomorrow.'
Approach (=come near to).
❌Don't say: Don't approach to that house.
✔️Say: Don't approach that house.
Ask (=put a question to).
❌Don't say: I asked to the teacher about it.
✔️Say: I asked the teacher about it.
Attack (=go and fight against).
❌Don't say: They attacked against the enemy.
✔️Say: They attacked the enemy.
Comprise (=consist of).
❌Don't say: The book comprises of five chapters.
✔️Say: The book comprises five chapters.
Or:
✔️The book is comprised of five chapters.
Enter (=go into).
❌Don't say: We entered into the classroom.
✔️Say: We entered the classroom.
Outside (=on the exterior of).
❌Don't say: They stood outside of the door.
✔️Say: They stood outside the door.
Round (=on all sides of).
❌Don't say: The earth goes round of the sun.
✔️Say: The earth goes round the sun.
Reach (=arrive at).
❌Don't say: We reached at the school early.
✔️Say: We reached the school early.
Resemble (=be similar to).
❌Don't say: Does she resemble to her father?
✔️Say: Does she resemble her father?
Wrong use of the with material nouns.
❌Don't say: The gold is a precious metal.
✔️Say: Gold is a precious metal.
Wrong use of the with abstract nouns.
❌Don't say: The bravery is a great virtue.
✔️Say: Bravery is a great virtue.
Wrong use of the with proper nouns.
❌Don't say: The Sarah will go to the England.
✔️Say: Sarah will go to England.
Wrong use of the with plural nouns used in a general sense.
❌Don't say: The dogs are faithful animals.
✔️Say: Dogs are faithful animals.
Wrong use of the with names of languages.
❌Don't use: Tim speaks the English very well.
✔️Say: Tim speaks English very well.
Wrong use of the with names of meals.
❌Don't say: We'll start after the breakfast.
✔️Say: We'll start after breakfast.
Wrong use of the with names of colours.
❌Don't say: The green is a beautiful colour.
✔️Say: Green is a beautiful colour.
Wrong use of the with names of diseases.
❌Don't say: The cholera is a dreadful disease.
✔️Say: Cholera is a dreadful disease.
Wrong use of the with names of games.
❌Don't say: My favourite game is the football.
✔️Say: My favourite game is football.
Wrong use of the with the names of the senses.
❌Don't say: The sight is one of the five senses.
✔️Say: Sight is one of the five senses.
Finish (=come to the end of).
❌Don't say: I've finished from my work.
✔️Say: I've finished my work.
Leave (=depart from).
❌Don't say: Brian left from England last week.
✔️Say: Brian left England last week.
Obey (=act according to).
❌Don't
say: We should obey to our teachers.
✔️Say: We should obey our teachers.
Allow (to) or let (=give permission to).
❌Don't say: The driver allowed/let to John (to) sit in the
front seat.
✔️Say: The driver allowed/let John (to) sit in the front
seat.
Behind (=at the back of).
❌Don't say: Edward hid behind of a large tree.
✔️Say: Edward hid behind a large tree.
Tell (=say to).
❌Don't say: I told to him to come at once.
✔️Say: I told him to come at once.
Inside (=in the interior of).
❌Don't say: The boys went inside of the room.
✔️Say: The boys went inside the room.
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British vs. America
🌹 Speakers of *British English* usually say:
🦋 _~it is~ a long time since I saw you._
🌹 speakers of *American English* usually say:
🌹 _~it has been~ a long time since I saw you._
*but both uses are correct*
👨⚖👩⚖TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH
*Speak, speak, speak!*
Be confident and speak as often as possible to as many people as you possibly can! Do not be shy to make mistakes! The more you practice the better and more confident you will become in your pronunciation and vocabulary. Remember, speaking is a skill like learning a musical instrument or new sport – the only way you can get good is to actually do it!
*Use technology*
A smartphone can be a powerful tool for learning languages. Use it to record yourself speaking then listen back to see how your English sounds to other people. Make the most of all your favourite productivity apps to organise your practice time and make a note of all the new words you learn.
*Listen*
Listen to news bulletins and songs in English to listen to the pronunciation of words. You can also learn new words and expressions this way. The more you listen, the more you learn! Try copying what you hear to practise your pronunciation and learn which words in a sentence are stressed.
*Read out loud*
Read the newspaper or a magazine out to yourself. You could even find a script for your favourite TV show and act it out! This is a great way to practise pronunciation because you only need to concentrate on making sure you English sounds great and don’t need to worry about sentence structure or grammar.
*Learn a new word every day*
Choose a word you would like to work on and use practice it in different sentences. Use the word until you have learnt it and keep using it regularly.
*Watch films*
Watch movies in English and pay attention to new vocabulary and pronunciation. Imitate the actors and have fun with it.
*Make friends*
Make friends with English speakers or others learning to speak English and compare notes. Talk about things that you have learnt and exchange ideas.
*Do interesting activities in English*
Take a cooking course in English or join a book club! Anything you enjoy doing, make sure you do it and communicate it in English. Using English to talk about things you enjoy will make practising a positive experience.
*Have a debate*
Debate all the topics that interest you with friends in English. Try to use as much vocabulary as you can to get your point across and listen to the other arguments carefully so you can argue against them effectively.
*Use a dictionary*
Online dictionaries often have audio examples so you can check your pronunciation and there are lots of great dictionary apps that you can take everywhere with you on your smartphone. Make sure not to become too reliant on these tools, though. Have a go at saying the words first then check afterwards to see if you were right!
-Feel free to learn English
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@vkmagzineg
👨💼👨💼How to improve vocabulary
*Vocabulary*
Vocabulary is also called as word storage or word power. Having a powerful and huge vocabulary is very important. Without vocabulary, there will be monotony I.e using one word again and again that's very boring. When you've a large number of words in your mind, you'll be able to master and polish the skills of reading, writing, listening and above all, speaking. Vocabulary gives a helping hand in all the four skills of any language. Although it takes ample time and practice to enhance vocabulary, but it's very important and it should be done in order to be good at all the skills.
❤❤ *_Strategies for improving/enhancing vocabulary_* ❤❤
There are a number of methods/strategies through which we can improve our vocabulary or word power. Some of them are given below:
⭕⭕1. *_Read, read, read and read_* ⭕⭕
The very first and foremost strategy/way of enhancing/improving vocabulary is reading. Through reading, on one side, if a person gets knowledge and information, on the other hand, vocabulary is also improved through reading. While reading, a person comes across a bundle of new (unfamiliar) words. When he/she searches their meanings, vocabulary is improved.
👉🏻 Reading may include:
➡books
➡newspapers
➡magazines
➡journals
➡columns
➡articles
➡essays
➡stories
➡novels
➡poetry etc etc.
⭕⭕2. *_Using dictionary_* ⭕⭕
Another method of improving vocabulary is to use dictionary. When you come across an unfamiliar word, search it in the dictionary and it'll be added to your word power.
⭕⭕3. *_Using thesaurus_* ⭕⭕
A thesaurus is a dictionary, which, apart from providing only meanings, also gives synonyms and antonyms of a word. One can improve vocabulary by using thesaurus.
⭕⭕4. *_Watching Movies_* ⭕⭕
This can also improve vocabulary. By watching movies and dramas, one comes across a lot of new words and thus vocabulary is improved.
⭕⭕5. *_Discussion_* ⭕⭕
Another strategy for improving vocabulary is to discuss. Discussion may be in class, home, hostel etc. When you reads, watch or come across something, discuss that with others and hence you'll get a lot of new words.
⭕⭕6. *_Synonym_* ⭕⭕
Synonyms are words having same meanings. When you come across a new word, search its synonyms and thus, many other words will be added to your vocabulary.
*Example*
Lets take the word *Beautiful*. If we search its synonyms, we'll get many words like:
➡nice
➡awesome
➡pretty
➡handsome
➡delightful
➡pleasing
➡attractive and many others.
⭕⭕6. *_Antonyms_* ⭕⭕
Antonyms are words having opposite meanings. Like searching the synonyms, when you come across a new word, search its antonyms as well. And there will be many words added to your word power.
*Example*
Lets take the word *Bad*. Its antonyms include:
➡good
➡well
➡fair
➡better
➡nice
➡great etc etc.
In this way, vocabulary can be improved.
⭕⭕8. *_Paramonteau_* ⭕⭕
It's a method of enhancing vocabulary in which parts of two different words are combined a new word if formed.
*Example*
👉🏻 1. We've two words *Hotel* and *Motor*. Now when we take parts of both of these words, we'll get a new meaningful word I.e *Motel*
👉🏻 2. *breakfast* and *lunch* are combined as *brunch*.
👉🏻 3. *Smoke* and *fog* are combined as *smog* which is also a meaningful word.
In this way, one can improve/enhance vocabulary.
⭕⭕9. *_Talking with native speakers_* ⭕⭕
When we talk with native speakers, we will learn many new words from them. Therefore our vocabulary will be improved.
⭕⭕10. *_Using play cards_* ⭕⭕
This is another strategy for enhancing vocabulary. When you see a new word, write that on a play card and memorize it. It'll enhance your vocabulary.
⭕⭕11. *_Acronyms_* ⭕⭕
Acronyms means the abbreviated forms of words. Some word are abbreviated and when we learn their original (unabbreviated) names, our vocabulary will be built.
*Examples*
👉🏻 UNO is the abbreviation of United Nations Organization.
👉🏻 WHO stands for World Health Organization. Etc etc.
⭕⭕12. *_Homonyms_* ⭕⭕
Homonyms are words, which are same in spelling but different in meanings.
*Examp
le*
👉🏻 One *Bank* is that of money while another *Bank* is the side of a river etc.
So *Bank* and *Bank* have same spellings, but they are different meanings.
When we learn such words, it improves our vocabulary.
⭕⭕13. *_Homophones_* ⭕⭕
Homophones are words having different spellings but same pronunciation.
*Example*
*Some* and *Sum* are different in meanings and having same pronunciation. So when we learn such words, our vocabulary will be improved.
⭕⭕14. *_Polysemy_*
Polysemy means words having many meanings.
*Example*
👉🏻 Fair means justice and
👉🏻 Fair means beautiful.
Similarly:
👉🏻 Bear means to tolerate, to be patient and
👉🏻 Bear is the name of an animal.
So when we use this strategy I.e searching for other meanings of words, our vocabulary will be improved.
⭕⭕15. *_Listening to news_* ⭕⭕
Listening to news, specially the standard channels like BBC, CNN etc also helps us improve our vocabulary.
⭕⭕16. *_Word formation_* ⭕⭕
In my point of view, this one is the best strategy for building vocabulary.
Word formation means when you come across a new word and you form many other words related to that word.
*Example*
For instance if you came across the word *prove* in a book, make other words related to it. Like
➡proved
➡proving
➡improve
➡improved
➡proof etc etc. In this way, you'll have a number of new words.
⭕⭕17. *_Using prefixes and suffixes_* ⭕⭕
Putting prefixes and suffixes with words also help in building vocabulary.
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@vkmagzineg
Verbs + Prepositions
A
● accuse sb of
● advise sb on/about sth
● agree with sb about/on sth
● aim at
● apologise to sb for sth
● apply to sb/sth for sth
● approve of
● argue with sb about/for sth
● arrest sb for sth
● arrive at a building
● arrive in a city / town / country
● ask for
● associate with
_______________
B
● beg for
● believe in
● belong to
● benefit from
● beware of
● blame sb for sth
● blame sth on sb
● boast about/of
● borrow from
_______________
C
● care about sb/sth
● care for sb/sth
● choose from/between
● collaborate with
● combine with
● comment on
● communicate with
● compare with/to
● compete with sb for sth
● complain to sb about/of sth
● concentrate on sth
● confess sth to sb
● congratulate sb on sth
● connect to/with
● consist of
● contrast with
● contribute to
● cooperate with sb
● cope with
● cover sb in/with sth
● criticise for
_______________
D
● deal with
● decide on
● dedicate sth to sb
● depart from
● depend on
● describe sth to sb
● differ from
● disagree with sb about/on sth
● disapprove of
● discourage from
● distinguish between
● divide sth between/among
● divide sth into
● divide by (Maths)
● dream about/of
_______________
E
● escape from
● exchange sth for sth else
● excuse sb for/from
● experiment on sb/sth with sth
● explain sth to sb
_______________
F
● fight with
● fill sth with sth else
● forget about
_______________
G
● glance at
_______________
H
● head for/towards
● hear about/of sb/sth
● hear from sb
● hope for
_______________
I
● include in
● insist on
● introduce sb to sb/sth
● invest in
● invite to
● involve in
_______________
J
● join in
_______________
K
● know about sth
_______________
L
● lean on/against
● lie to sb about sth
● listen to
_______________
M
● (be) made of/from
● mean by
● mention to
● mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
_______________
O
● object to sb/sth
● occur to
_______________
P
● pay for
● point at/to
● praise sb for sth
● pray for sb/sth
● prefer to
● prepare for
● prevent from
● protect sb from/against sth
● protest about/against/at
● provide sb with sth
● provide sth for sb
● punish sb for
● put the blame for sth on sb
_______________
Q
● quarrel with sb about sth
_______________
R
● receive sth from sb
● recover from
● reduce sth to
● refer to
● regard sb/sth as
● relate to
● rely on
● remind sb about sth
● remind sb of sb/sth
● replace sth with sth else
● rescue sb from
● result from
● result in
● retire from
_______________
S
● save sb from
● sentence sb to
● shout at
● smile at/to
● speak to/with sb
● specialise in
● spend money on sth
● stare at
● steal sth from sb
● succeed in
● suffer from
● supply sb with sth
● suspect sb of
_______________
T
● take care of sb/sth
● talk to/with sb about sth
● thank for
● think of/about
● translate from
_______________
V
● vote for/against
_______________
W
● wait for
● warn sb about/against/of
● waste money on sth
● wonder about
● worry about
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@vkmagzineg
Phrasal Verbs
Be down :
1. Be depressed
He has BEEN DOWN since his partner left him.
2. Be reduced or less
The firm's profits ARE DOWN by ten percent this quarter.
Be down with : Be ill
Gul is DOWN WITH some bug and is off work today.
Be fed up : Be bored, upset or sick of something
I AM FED UP of his complaints.
Be in :
1. Be at home or at work
They ARE never IN. I always get their answer phone.
2. Be submitted, arrive
The application form must BE IN by 3pm on Friday.
Be in on : Be involved in
Susan was the only one who WASN'T IN ON the plan.
Be not on : Be unacceptable
The way he's behaving IS just NOT ON.
Be off :
1. Be bad (of food)
This yoghurt must BE OFF. It smells foul.
2. Depart, leave
I'm OFF home. It’s five o'clock.
Be on :
1. Be functioning (of machines)
The computer IS ON.
2. Take place
The show IS ON for the next three months.
3. Take medication or drugs, especially when they affect the person badly
He IS ON anti-depressants and has become very difficult to please.
Be on about : Mean, try to say
I couldn't understand what he WAS ON ABOUT. It made no sense.
Be onto : Pursue, be aware of someone's true nature
He's being very careful because he thinks the police ARE ONTO him.
Be out : Be absent from a place
She IS OUT on a visit for the day.
Be out of : Have no more left
We're OUT OF coffee so I'll have to go and get some.
Be out to : Attempt
She IS OUT TO get him sacked because she hates him.
Be snowed under : Have too much work
We're completely SNOWED UNDER at work because it's the end of the tax year.
Be taken aback : Be shocked or surprised
I WAS TAKEN ABACK when I saw him because he's lost all his hair.
Be taken with : Like something
I WAS very TAKEN WITH the performance- it was superb.
Be up :
1. Be out of bed
She's not UP yet.
2. Have increased or risen
The company's profits ARE UP by fifteen percent.
3. When the time for something finishes or expires
Time's UP, please finish your drinks and leave.
Be up to :
1. Be good enough
He's not UP TO the job; get someone else.
2. Doing something naughty or wrong
What are those kids UP TO?
Bear down on : Move towards
She spotted him on the other side of the room and BORE DOWN ON him.
Bear on : Influence, affect
The judge's character may well BEAR ON the final decision.
Bear out : Confirm that something is correct
Statistics BEAR OUT the government’s positions on the issue.
Bear up : Resist pressure
How are you BEARING UP under the strain?
Bear up under : Cope with something difficult or stressful
He's BEARING UP UNDER the pressure.
Bear with : Be patient
Please BEAR WITH me a moment while I finish this email.
Beat down : Strong sunshine
The sun WAS really BEATING DOWN and we couldn't stay outdoors.
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@vkmagzineg
Phrasal Verbs
Branch out : Move into a different area of business, etc.
The supermarkets have BRANCHED OUT into banking.
Break away : Leave an organization, usually to form a new one
The SDP BROKE AWAY from the Labor Party.
Break down :
1. End negotiations unsuccessfully
The talks between management and the unions BROKE DOWN acrimoniously.
2. Start crying
He BROKE DOWN in tears.
3. Stop working
My car's BROKEN DOWN, so I came by taxi.
Break in :
1. Go into a building to steal something
The burglars BROKE IN and stole the TV and video.
2. Interrupt something
I'm sorry to BREAK IN on your conversation, but there's a problem.
3. Train a horse to be ridden
It took ages to BREAK the horse IN.
Break off :
1. Break a piece from something
She BROKE OFF a square of chocolate and gave it to her dog.
2. End a relationship
She BROKE OFF their engagement when she found out that he'd been unfaithful.
Break out of : Escape
Three dangerous Category A prisoners BROKE OUT OF Wands worth Prison last night.
Break through : Pass a barrier or obstacle
The crowd BROKE THROUGH the police barriers and attacked the hunters.
Break up :
1. Break into many pieces
The plate BROKE UP when he dropped it on the floor.
2. Close an educational institution for the holidays
Schools BREAK UP at the end of June for the summer holidays.
3. Finish a relationship
They had been going out for a couple of years before they BROKE UP.
Breeze along : Move easily and quickly
The film BREEZES ALONG for the first hour then becomes rather dull and slow.
Breeze in : Enter a place quickly
He BREEZED IN and started shouting at us.
Breeze into : Enter a place quickly
He BREEZED INTO the room and switched the TV on.
Breeze through : Pass easily, succeed
She BREEZED THROUGH her exams.
Brighten up :
1. Improve (weather)
The day started cloudy but BRIGHTENED UP in the afternoon.
2. Become happier
He BRIGHTENED UP when he heard the news.
3. Make something more attractive or pleasant
We tried to BRIGHTEN the place UP by painting it.
Bring about : Make something happen
The changes to the law were BROUGHT ABOUT by the government because so many people were ignoring the old one.
Bring along :
1. Bring someone or something to certain place
You can BRING your friends ALONG if you like.
2. Help someone improve
Her coach has BROUGHT her ALONG a lot in the last six months.
Bring around :
1. Persuade or convince someone
It took me ages to BRING him AROUND to my point of view.
2. Bring something with you when you visit
He BROUGHT some books AROUND when he came last night.
3. Get someone talking about something
He did not want to discuss the details, but I managed to BRING him AROUND and he told me everything.
Bring back :
1. Cause someone to remember
Visiting my old school BROUGHT BACK memories of when I was a pupil there.
2. Return
He took the calculator home yesterday and hasn't BROUGHT it BACK yet.
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5 REASON TO DRINK WATER
IN THE MORNING
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1. _Drinking water on an empty stomach makes it easier to absorb nutrients.
2. _It increases the production of new blood and muscle cells.
3. _Helps with weight loss.
4. _It helps purge toxins from the bloods which helps keep your skin glowing/clear.
5. _It balances your lymph system, which helps balance your bodily fluids, and fight off infections.
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SIX IMPORTANT GUIDELINES IN LIFE.
1. _When you are Alone, Mind your Thoughts._
2. _When you are with Friends, Mind your Tongue._
3. _When you are Angry, Mind your Temper._
4. _When you are with a Group, Mind your Behaviour._
5. _When you are in Trouble, Mind your Emotions._
6. _When God starts blessing you, Mind your Ego._
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TENSES
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*Simple Present Tense:*
He talks.
He doesn’t talk.
Does he talk?
Why does he talk?
*Simple Past Tense:*
He talked.
He didn’t talk.
Did he talk?
Why did he talk?
*Simple Future Tense:*
He will talk.
He won’t talk.
Will he talk?
Why will he talk?
*CONTINUOUS:*
*Present Continuous Tense:*
He is talking.
He is not talking.
Is he talking?
Why is he talking?
*Past Continuous Tense:*
He was talking.
He was not talking.
Was he talking?
Why was he talking?
*Future Continuous Tense:*
He will be talking.
He won’t be talking.
Will he be talking?
Why will he be talking?
*PERFECT*
*Present Perfect Tense:*
He has talked.
He hasn’t talked.
Has he talked?
Why has he talked?
*Past Perfect Tense:*
He had talked.
He hadn’t talked.
Had he talked?
Why had he talked?
*Future Perfect Tense:*
He will have talked.
He will have not talked.
Will he have talked?
Why will he have talked?
*PERFECT CONTINUOUS*
*Present Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He has been talking.
He hasn’t been talking.
Has he been talking?
Why has he been talking?
*Past Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He had been talking.
He hadn’t been talking.
Had he been talking?
Why had he been talking
*Future Perfect Continuous Tense:*
He will have been talking.
He will have not been talking
Will he have been talking?
Why will he have been talking?
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EASY ENGLISH TIPS
GREETINGS:
1. Hi ! – Hi!
2. Hello ! – Hello!
3. How are you (today)?
4. Very well, thank you. And you? / Yourself?
– Not bad. Not too bad.
5. What's the news?
6. How are you doing / feeling?
7. How’s your mother / sister?
8. What’s up? – Nothing / Not too much
9. How’re you getting on?
10. How do you do? – How do you do?
*FAREWELL:*
11. Good bye! / Bye! / Bye-bye!
12. See you! (later / tomorrow / next Monday)
13. Have a nice evening / weekend / day
14. Take care!
15. Stay cool!
16. Stay out of trouble!
*TO LET COME IN*
17. Come in, please!
18. (I am) Glad to see you.
19. Ответная радость: Me too. / So am I. / Same here.
20. Go ahead.
21. Make yourself at home!
22. I’m sorry, I’m late.
23. I got stuck in a traffic jam (in the city center).
24. The public transportation’s awful.
25. No, it’s OK. You’re on time/in time.
*TO SAY THANKS:*
26. I appreciate it / your help / your time.
27. Thanks a lot!
*NOT AT ALL:*
28. You’re welcome!
29. (That's) All right!
30. It was my pleasure!
31. Don't mention it!
32. Never mind!
*WEATHER:*
33. How is the weather?
34. Do you like the weather?
35. The weather is fine.
36. It is raining / snowing / cold / hot / warm / fine / windy / hailing
37. It’s getting warm / cold.
38. I like sunbathing.
*MEETING:*
39. (I’m) Glad to meet you, Natasha!
40. What’s your name?
41. Nice to meet you, Albert!
42. Where are you from?
43. Where do you come from?
44. What do you do (for a living)?
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short stories shared by Satya Nadella [CEO Microsoft]
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🌾 *LOOKING BACK*
I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in her own words, she said, “Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile."
🌾 *LOVE CONQUERS PAIN*
After I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying. And just before he died, he licked the tears off my face.
🌾 *TOGETHERNESS*
As my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, “I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often.”
🌾 *AFFECTION*
I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small hospital bed. About 5 seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy.
🌾 *JOY*
When I witnessed a 27-year-old cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again.
🌾 *KINDNESS*
A boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he said, “I hope you feel better soon.”
🌾 *SHARING*
I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. He said he hadn’t eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny and unhealthy. Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating. The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.”
🌹 *Celebrate Life with Gratitude* 🌹
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Let's have (120) Synonyms and Antonyms:
1. Above=below
2. Absent=present
3. Accident=intent
4. Accomplishment=failure
5. Achieve=fail
6. Add=subtract
7. Adjacent=distant
8. Admire=detest
9. Admit=reject
10. Adore=hate
11. Advance=retreat
12. Affirm=deny
13. Afraid=confident
14. After=before
15. Aid=hinder
16. Alarm=comfort
17. Alert=asleep
18. Alive=dead
19. Allow=forbid
20. Alone=together
21. Amateur=professional
22. Amuse=bore
23. Ancient=modern
24. Annoy=soothe
25. Answer=question
26. Apparent=obscure
27. Argue=agree
28. Arrive=depart
29. Arrogant=humble
30. Ascend=descend
31. Attack=defend
32. Attract=repel
33. Awake=asleep
34. Awkward=graceful
35. Back=front
36. Bad=good
37. Beautiful=ugly
38. Before=after
39. Bent=straight
40. Better=worse
41. Big=little
42. Birth=death
43. Bitter=sweet
44. Black=white
45. Blunt=sharp
46. Body=soul
47. Bold=timid
48. Bottom=top
49. Brave=cowardly
50. Break=repair
51. Brief=long
52. Bright=dull
53. Bring=remove
54. Boy=girl
55. Busy=idle
56. Buy=sell
57. Capture=release
58. Cause=effect
59. Cautions=careless
60. Center=edge
61. Change=remain
62. Cheap=expensive
63. Child=adult
64. Chilly=warm
65. Clean=dirty
66. Close=open
67. Cold=hot
68. Command=obey
69. Complex=simple
70. Compliment=insult
71. Constant=variable
72. Continue=interrupt
73. Cool=warm
74. Copy=original
75. Countrymen=foreigner
76. Crazy=sane
77. Crooked=straight
78. Cruel=kind
79. Cry=laugh
80. Curse=bless
81. Damage=improve
82. Dark=light
83. Dawn=sunset
84. Day=night
85. Deep=shallow
86. Destroy=create
87. Difficult=easy
88. Dim=bright
89. Divide=unite
90. Doubt=trust
91. Drunk=sober
92. Dull=sharp
93. Dumb=smart
94. Earth=sky
95. Easy=hard
96. Elementary=advanced
97. End=begin
98. Even=odd
99. Evening=morning
100. Evil=good
101. Exceptional=common
102. Expand=shrink
103. Fail=pass
104. Failure=success
105. False=true
106. Famous=unknown
107. Fancy=plain
108. Fast=slow
109. Fat=thin
110. Fiction=fact
111. Find=lose
112. Finish=start
113. Firm=flabby
114. Fix=break
115. Follow=lead
116. Forgive=blame
117. Forward=backward
118. Fresh=stale
119. Free=restricted
120. Friend=enemy
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Common Mistakes
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❌ I look forward to see you.
✅I look forward to seeing you.
❌I am looking forward to meet
her
✅I am looking forward to
meeting her.
❌ What are you looking
forward to do on holiday?
✅What are you looking forward
to doing on holiday?
Look forward to something means to be pleased or excited that it is going to happen. The ‘to’ in look forward to is a preposition, so we must follow it by a noun phrase or a verb in the -ing form:
I’m looking forward to the holidays.
A: Are you excited about your
trip to South America?
B:Yes, I’m looking forward to it.
We’re looking forward to going to Switzerland next month.
❌looking forward to go to
Switzerland …
If the second verb has a different subject, we use the object form of the pronoun, not the subject form:
We’re looking forward to him arriving next week.
❌We’re looking forward to he
arriving next week.
Note:
We also use look forward to at the end of formal letters and formal emails to say that we hope to hear from someone or expect that something will happen. We use the present simple form:
I look forward to your reply.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
We look forward to receiving payment for the services detailed above.
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Sticker
Most Common Phrasal Verbs
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Most Commin Phrasal Verbs in English
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1⃣
*Back away!:* _Move backwards, away from something frightening or dangerous_
*Back off!:* _(slang – rude) Stop bothering or threatening someone_
*Back up!:* _Move backwards; step backwards; drive backwards_
*Bear down!:* _Push or press down hard_
*Bend down!:* _Lean over and forward; lean down_
*Bend over!:* _Lean forward from the waist_
*Breathe in!:* _Take a breath in; take air into the lungs_
*Breathe out!:* _Take a breath out; push air out of the lungs_
*Brighten up!:* _Be cheerful; be happier_
*Buckle down!:* _Start working, studying, or doing something else seriously_
Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English
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2⃣
*Buddy up!:* _Find a partner_
*Bugger off!:* _(slang – rude) Go away!_
*Butt out!:* _(slang ¬– rude) Don’t interfere_
*Buzz off!:* _(slang – rude) Go away!_
*Calm down!:* _Relax, don’t be angry, don’t be upset, don’t be worried_
*Carry on!:* _Keep doing what you were doing_
*Cheer up!:* _Be happier; don’t be sad_
*Chill out!:* _Relax; don’t be upset or angry_
*Clean up!:* _Clean yourself or your surroundings_
*Close down!:* _Close a shop or business so it is not operating_
Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English
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3⃣
*Come back!:* _Return to where you were_
*Come down!:* _Move down off something high come south_
*Come on!:* _(encouraging someone) Do what I am telling you to do (not believing someone) I don’t believe you (rushing someone) move faster_
*Come in!:* _Enter a closed space_
*Come out!:* _Leave a closed space_
*Come over!:* _Come to my house; come to where I am_
*Come up!:* _Move to a higher place_
*Cool down!:* _Relax; don’t be upset or angry_
*Cover up!:* _Put on more clothes_
*Double up!:* _Form pairs because space or resources are limited_
Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English
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4⃣
*Dream on!:* _(slang) I don’t think what you have just said will happen_
*Drink up!:* _Finish your drink_
*Eat up!:* _Finish your food_
*Fess up!:* _(slang) Confess / admit what you did; tell the truth about what you did_
*Finish up!:* _Finish what you have been doing_
*Fuck off!:* _(slang – very, very rude) Go away!_
*Gather around!:* _Make a group and come together in one place_
*Gear up!:* _Get ready to do something_
*Get away!:* _Move away; run away; escape_
*Get down!:* _Come down from a high place_
Sticker
Units of Measurement
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1- *ampere:* electric current.
2- *angstrm:* unit of length for the measurement of wavelength.
3- *bar:* unit of atmosphereic pressure.
4- *bel:* unit of intensity of sound.
5- *calorie:* measurment of quantity of heat.
6- *candle power:* illuminating power of a source of light.
7- *centigrade:* unit of temperature.
8- *centimeter:* unit of length.
9- *coulomb:* electric charge.
10- *decibel:* intensity.
11- *dioptre:* power of lense.
12- *dyne:* unit of force.
13- *electron volt:* unit of energy.
14- *erg:* unit of work.
15- *farad:* electric capacity.
16- *farady:* electric charge.
17- *gauss:* megnetic induction.
18- *gram:* unit of mass.
19- *gram wt:* gravitational unit.
20- *henry:* unit of induction.
21- *horse power:* unit of power.
22- *joule:* practical unit of work.
23- *kg:* unit of mass.
24- *kilowatt:* unit of electrical power.
25- *knot:* unit of speed.
26- *killowatt-hour:* practical unit of electrical power.
27- *lambert:* unit of brightness.
28- *light year:* unit of distance for measuring astronomical distance.
29- *litre:* unit of volume capacity.
30- *lumen:* luminous flux.
31- *lux:* unit of intensity of lumination.
32- *maxwell:* megnetic flux.
33- *meter:* unit of distance.
34- *micro farad:* one millionth of a farad.
35- *millimicron:* unit of length used in spectroscopy.
36- *newton:* unit of work
37- *oersted:* unit of megnetic intensity.
38- *ohm:* unit of electrical resistance.
39- *poise:* unit of viscosity.
40- *second:* unit of time.
41- *volt:* practical unit of electric potential differenec.
42- *watt:* unit of power.
43- *weber:* unit of magnetic pole strength.
44- *x.u:* unit of length expressing x-ray wave length.
45- *gy-gray:* obsorbed radiation dose.
46- *mole:* amount of substance.
47- *siemens:* electric conductance.
48- *hertz:* frequecy.
49- *radian:* plane angle.
50- *tesla:* magnetic flux density.
51- *pascal:* pressure.
52- *sievert:* radiation dose equilent.
53- *steradian:* solid angle.
54- *bacquerel:* activity of radionucloids
55- *rutherford:* rate of decay of radioactive material.
56- *torr:* pressure.
57- *fermi:* length.
58- *sved berg unit:* sedimentation rate.
59- *mho:* conductivity.
60- *roentgen:* radiation exposer x ray.
61- *barn:* area.
62- *barrel:* unit of liquid capacity.
63- *carat:* unit for measuring mass of precious metal.
64- *clusec:* power of vacuum pump.
65- *dalton:* atomic mass unit.
67- *megaton:* explosive power of nuclear weapon.
68- *morgon:* orbitray unit used in genetics.
67- *ounce:* unit of mass.
68- *rad:* obsorbed radiation dose.
69- *ryberg:* atomic unit of energy.
70- *btu:* unit of heat.
71- *candela:* luminous intensity.
72- *modulation:* frequency.
73- *persec:* astronomical unit.
74- *cusec:* volumetric rate of flow.
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📚📚Homophones📚📚
1. Break - I need a break.
Brake - He stopped with a squeal of the brakes.
2. Buy - I want to buy a new coat.
By - The telephone is by the window.
3. Cite - He was cited for bravery.
Site - A site has been chosen for the new school.
4. Cereal - She is eating cereal.
Serial - He is a serial killer.
5. Bare - That girl is bare lazy.
Bear - I am afraid of bears.
6. Be - Be quiet!
Bee - A bee is buzzing around.
7. Beach - It's a nice day for going to beach.
Beech - The great beeches towered up towards the sky.
8. Bean - She doesn't like green beans.
Been - I have never been to US.
9. Bored - After a while, I got bored and left.
Board - I'll write it up on the board.
10. Blue - She likes blue dresses.
Blew - She blew onto her coffee to cool it down.
11. Right - Keep on the right side of the road.
Write - She had to write a report on the project.
12. Farther - We decided not to go any farther.
Father - I love my father.
13. Meet - May be we will meet again some time.
Meat - I gave up eating meat a few months ago.
14. Flour - Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
Flower - Rose is a beautiful flower.
15. For - There's a letter for you.
Four - I choose number four.
16. Pair - The students worked in pairs.
Pear - This pear smells nice
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Worlds best quotes
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*⚫SHAKESPEARE*
_Never play with the feelings of others, Because you may win the game but the risk is that you will surely lose the person for a lifetime._
_Coins always make sound, But the currency notes are always silent. So, when your value increases, Keep yourself calm and silent._
_Laughing do not mean that there is absence of sorrow! But it means that they have the ability to deal with it._
*⚫NAPOLEON*
_The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, But because of the silence of good people!_
*⚫WILLIAM ARTHUR*
_Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, You miss them._
*⚫HITLER*
_When you are in light, Everything will follow you. But you enter dark, Even your own shadow will not follow you._
*⚫ABRAHAM LINCOLN*
_If friendship is your weakest point you are the strongest person in the world._
*⚫ALBERT EINSTEIN*
_I'm thankful to all those who said NO to me it's because of them I did it myself._
_A person who never made a mistake never tried anything._
_There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle._
*⚫BILL GATES*
_It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure._
_If you born in poor_
_It's not your mistake,_
_But if you die poor_
_It's your mistake._
*⚫STEVE JOBS*
_Your time is limited. Don't waste it living someone else's life._
*⚫AUDREY HEPBURN*
_Nothing is impossible. The world itself says I'm possible!_
*⚫ROBERT KIYOSAKI*
_Failure defeats losers but inspires winners._
*⚫WARREN BUFFETT*
_Honesty is very expensive gift don't expect it from cheap people._
*⚫MOHAMMAD ALI*
_Don't count the days_ _make the days count._
*⚫ELBERT HUBBARD*
_We work to become_
_not to acquire._
*⚫MIKE DITKA*
_You're never a loser_
_until you quit trying._
*⚫MARTIN LUTHER KING*
_"We must learn to live together as brothers or we will perish together as fools."_
*⚫SOCRATES*
_Wonder is the beginning of wisdom._
*⚫CONFUCIUS*
_Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it._
*⚫MILLIONAIRE MANTRAS*
_Your best teacher is your last mistake._
_I changed my thoughts and It changed my life._
*⚫C.S. LEWIS*
_You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending._
*⚫TERRI WILLINGHAM*
_I'll never fit in. That's one of my best qualities._
*⚫ORISON SWETT MARDEN*
_Believe with all of your heart that you'll do what you were made to do._
*⚫NELSON MANDELA*
_Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world._
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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
💜Buddha
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This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.💜Dalai Lama
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The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere - in landscape, music, art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion, and in ourselves. No one would desire not to be beautiful. When we experience the beautiful, there is a sense of homecoming.
💜John O'Donohue
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Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
💜Albert Einstein
Golden Advices
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*1.* _Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide._
*2.* _People are not what they say but what they do; so judge them not from their words but from their actions._
*3.* _When someone hurts you, don't feel bad because it's a law of nature that the tree that bears the sweetest fruits gets maximum number of stones._
*4.* _Take whatever you can from your life because when life starts taking from you, it takes even your last breath._
*5.* _In this world, people will always throw stones on the path of your success. It depends on what you make from them - a wall or a bridge._
*6.* _Challenges make life interesting; overcoming them make life meaningful._
*7.* _There is no joy in victory without running the risk of defeat._
*8.* _A path without obstacles leads nowhere._
*9.* _Past is a nice place to visit but certainly not a good place to stay._
*10.* _You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time._
*11.* _If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, then you haven't done much today._
*12.* _If you don't build your dreams, someone else will hire you to build theirs._
*13.* _If you don't climb the mountain; you can't view the plain._
*14.* _Don't leave it idle - use your brain._
*15.* _You are not paid for having brain, you are only rewarded for using it intelligently._
*16.* _It is not what you don't have that limits you; it is what you have but don't know how to use._
*17.* _What you fail to learn might teach you a lesson._
*18.* _The difference between a corrupt person and an honest person is: The corrupt person has a price while the honest person has a value._
*19.* _If you succeed in cheating someone, don't think that the person is a fool...... Realize that the person trusted you much more than you deserved._
*20.* _Honesty is an expensive gift; don't expect it from cheap people._
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@vkmagzineg
❓ARE YOU CONFUSED❓
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*WHATS WRONG IN THIS*👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
We cleaned all the kitchen while our parents were out to dinner.
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*Incorrect:* We cleaned *all* the kitchen while our parents were out to dinner.
*Correct:* We cleaned the *entire* kitchen while our parents were out to dinner.
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*Reason*
We use all for plural nouns (all the students) and for uncountable nouns (all the furniture), but not for singular nouns (kitchen).
When you want to talk about 100% of one thing, use the whole or the entire.
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