The words WHOSE and WHO’S may sound the same when spoken (both pronounced /ho͞oz/), but they have very different meanings and uses in English. Learning to use them correctly will help you avoid common mistakes in writing and speaking. WHOSE: Possessive Pronoun WHOSE is a possessive pronoun used to ask or talk about ownership or …
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Oct 08
VOCABULARY – Irregular Plural Nouns
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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Sep 25
VOCABULARY – Family Members
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Sep 24
VOCABULARY – Internet Abbreviations (with definitions)
Common Internet Abbreviations in Everyday Use With the rise of online communication, abbreviations have become a fast and convenient way to convey messages. Here are some common internet abbreviations you might come across: How Abbreviations Change the Way We Communicate Internet abbreviations not only save time but also add a casual tone to conversations. They …
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Sep 24
VOCABULARY – Fast Food
Popular Fast Food Dishes In addition to burgers and fries, fast food offers a variety of dishes depending on where you are in the world. Some popular fast food items include: Fast Food Vocabulary in Context Here are some common phrases you might hear when ordering fast food: Healthier Fast Food Options Fast food doesn’t …
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Sep 05
VOCABULARY – Expressions of Time
Do you know how to use phrases like “in the morning,” “next week,” or “a long time ago”? Expressions of time help you give more details when you’re talking about when things happen. Days/Weeks/Months/Years: Use on for days (“on Monday”), in for months/years (“in July”, “in 2022”), and at for specific times (“at 5 o’clock”). …
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Aug 22
VOCABULARY – Body Movements
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Aug 20
Lie vs. Lie vs. Lay: Understanding the Differences
English can be tricky, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. A common source of confusion is the difference between “lie,” “lie,” and “lay.” These three words are often mixed up, but understanding their meanings and how they are used can help you use them correctly. …
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Aug 04
VOCABULARY – Emojis
If you use social media at all, you should be very familiar with emojis – those cute little digital images or icons used to express an idea, emotion, etc. Here are a few of the emotions that they represent: happy embarrassed scared nervous goofy surpised quiet annoyed cool sad tired excited bored sick frustrated angry funny …
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Jul 22
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb and not, in a shorter form. Contractions are usually not appropriate in formal writing. We make contractions with auxiliary verbs, and …
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