Today we will take a look at the last set of rules explaining use of ‘the’. ‘The’ is used before: * certain proper names of seas, rivers, mountain ranges, island groups, deserts and countries. the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Sahara desert, the Netherlands * names consisting of noun + of + noun the Bay of […]
Using ‘the’-2
Let us today see a few more places where ‘the’ is used: ‘The’ is used before: * superlatives ( third degree of adjectives ) the best day, the happiest moment, the most amazing experience * numbers used as adjectives the first row, the last week, the twelfth man * ‘only’ used as an adjective the […]
Envelop vs Envelope
What comes to your mind when you see the words ‘envelop‘ and ‘envelope‘? They are just the same! Just a spelling error! Well, the two words are definitely different and they do have different meanings. ‘Envelop‘ is a verb which means to surround or to wrap around. The four layers of atmosphere envelop the earth. […]
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