Month: April 2013

Usage

Prepositions-2

Here are a few more statements where prepositions have been used incorrectly. Let’s see if you can find the correct ones to be used: * He climbed on the tree * I have something to ask from you * He is capable for doing hard work * She burst with tears * He introduced me […]

Structure/rule

Verbs-2

We discussed the rule of subject-verb agreement. Subject – verb agreement rule says that: Singular (one in number) subject follows verb+s/singular form of verb ( is,has..) Plural (many in number) subject follows verb/ plural form of verb ( are,have..) However, second person You, whether singular or plural, always follow verb/ plural form of verb. * […]

Vocabulary

Word of the Week-2

Ambitious and Aspiring describe a person who wishes to rise above his present social position or condition. Enterprising is another word you can use to describe such a person. An Enterprising person is full of energy and is daring in undertaking projects. He is interested especially in wealth.

Usage

Similes

Let us today work on decorating the language you use. As faithful as a dog is a very common comparison one uses in his conversation . Such comparisons are called Similes. Here are a few more comparisons which one can use actively to add vividness to the language. * As ambitious as the devil * […]

Usage

Should I Accompany or Escort?

Accompany and Escort generally mean to go along with someone( or something ). However there is a little difference. To Accompany is to go along as an associate on equal terms ( like with a friend or colleague ). Hence, it is used more in informal situations. I’ll be going to accompany my friend on […]

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