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 * […]
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 […]
Prepositions
Let’s see if you can find what’s wrong with the following statements: * Do not interfere in my work. * He is in the committee. * I have no pen to write. * He is jealous with me. * He has resigned from the post. Could you find? Well, what is wrong in each of […]
Hairs??
” She’s got beautiful hairs!” ‘Hairs‘!!!! Often used but in the wrong context. When you refer to someone’s hair (all the hair on one’s head) it is referred to in a collective manner, and so is considered uncountable. Hence it always takes the singular form only, just like furniture. ” She’s got beautiful hair!” However, […]
Take on vs Take up
Making use of take on and take up is often baffling. Here’s something that can help you decide next time you use either of the two: ‘Take on‘ is to undertake some work ( Is he ready to take on his new responsibilities ?) or to accept as a challenge ( I’m ready to take […]