Jun 20
“Accept” and “except” are two commonly confused words in English due to their similar pronunciation, but they have different meanings and uses. Accept Definition: To receive or agree to something willingly. Part of Speech: Verb Examples: Usage: Use “accept” when talking about agreeing to take something that is offered or recognizing something as true. Except …
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Jun 14
VOCABULARY – Irregular Plural Nouns Most nouns in English are made plural by adding an ‘s’ to the singular form. But there are some exceptions. Here are a few of the more common ones. REMEMBER: Always use the plural verb form with plural noun subjects. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IRREGULAR PLURAL NOUNS, CLICK HERE.
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May 24
GRAMMAR – AT THE END vs IN THE END English learners often confuse the phrases at the end and in the end because they sound similar. However, their meanings and usage are distinct. Let’s break them down and look at some examples to help you use these phrases correctly. What Does AT THE END Mean? …
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May 23
Hey everyone! Today, let’s clear up the confusion between two commonly mixed-up words: lose and loose. LOSE (verb) /lu:z/ LOOSE (adjective) /lu:s/ Quick Tip:
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Apr 22
The words so, such, and too are often confused by English learners because they all express emphasis or intensity. However, they follow different grammatical patterns and are used in distinct ways. Let’s break it down with examples and explanations. 1. SO So is used with adjectives and adverbs to indicate a high degree, often followed …
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Apr 20
GRAMMAR – Either & Neither Either refers to one of two things or people. Either is always used with a singular verb. Either … or is a correlative conjunction used to connect two things which are the same types, phrases, clauses or words. Neither makes a negative statement about two things or people. Neither …
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Mar 13
SPEAK and TALK are almost synonymous and are generally interchangeable except in fixed expressions. Remember that the verb speak tends to be used in more formal or one-sided situations. Unfortunately, there is no simple or easy rule to follow. But there are a number of fixed expressions for both verbs. Always use SPEAK in these …
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Feb 13
MAYBE vs MAY BE Even though the two words contain the same letters, the space between those letters makes a difference because maybe is an adverb while may be is a verb. As such, their definitions are different and one can never be used in the place of the other. Look: MAY BE (Verb Phrase) …
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Jan 29
There are a lot of words in English that look or sound the same but have very different meanings, such as accept and except or affect and effect. Here’s a quick-reference list of pairs of words that sometimes cause people problems. Word 1 Meaning Word 2 Meaning accept agree to receive or do; believe except …
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Nov 12
The English language often offers several words to convey similar meanings, each with subtle distinctions that can add depth to our communication. Words like below, beneath, underneath, and under all suggest a lower position, but each carries its unique nuance. In this post, we’ll explore these differences with clear definitions, examples, and usage tips. 1. …
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