What is the difference between bath and bathe; born and borne? It’s not just an additional ‘e’ but the difference in usage and meaning that makes these words different. Bath is a noun which means washing of the body or the place for bathing in. I’m going to take a bath. I left my towel […]
Prepositions-6
Let us today work on another set of statements for the wrong prepositions used in them. Find out how many statements you have been saying correctly! * Open your book on page 43. * It has been raining from two hours. * I would prefer death than dishonor. * Nobody believes him. * The manager […]
Compare with or to?
What is the difference between compare to and compare with? Any guesses?? Compare with is used when we compare two persons or two things (things of same class are compared) Rahul is often compared with his sister by the teachers. The boss compared his presentation with mine and decided that my presentation was better. Compare […]
Using ‘The’-1
‘The‘, we all know, is an article. But where in a statement it is used is a little difficult, at times, to understand. Let us today make a beginning in understanding the usage of article ‘the’. ‘The’ is used before a noun when it is: * unique the earth; the stars; the galaxy * mentioned […]
Word of the Week-7
To apprehend, as we all know, is to understand or grasp the meaning of something. The kids apprehended the lesson very well. To apprehend, as very few would know, is also to get arrested or to be taken into custody by a legal authority. The burglars were apprehended by the police in no time. Apprehension, […]