For most of you, Beside and Besides are just the same. But the two words are way far. Beside means alongside and is used as a preposition. Come and sit beside me. Your bag is lying beside your chair. Besides means in addition to and it is used as a connector. We are happy that […]
Advice or Advise?
Advice is a noun whereas Advise is a verb Hema always gives good advice to her friends The doctor has advised me to take complete rest Similarly, Practice is a noun whereas Practise is a verb ( in British language ) You need more practice in mathematics and science Neha practises the piano daily
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 […]
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. * […]
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.