Collocations Words That Go Together Collocations are combinations of words that frequently occur together, creating phrases that sound natural. Examples include “make a decision,” “heavy rain,” and “strong tea.” These word pairings enhance clarity and fluency in communication, helping speakers express ideas more effectively. Mastering… Read More »Collocations
Words in English derived from the latin root ‘spect’ Word root : ‘spect’ or ‘spic’ means ‘to look’ Respect : Look again, have high regards. We respect our parents. Retrospect : Look backward, analyze your past. In retrospect, she realized that quitting her job… Read More »Words in English derived from the latin root ‘spect’
Understanding English Pronunciation /pruh-nun-see-AY-shun/ Voiced and voiceless consonants To understand the principle behind the phonological phenomenon, you must first understand the concept of voiced and voiceless consonants in English. Voiced consonants are the ones that, when pronounced, the vocal cord vibrates or sort of rumbles. Such… Read More »Understanding English Pronunciation
Degree of comparison Read these sentences: Ravi is a tall boy. Ravi is taller than Anil. Ravi is the tallest boy in the class. In sentence 1 the adjective tall merely tells us that Ravi is tall. In sentence 2 the adjective taller tells us Ravi’s height compared… Read More »Degree of comparison
Conditional Sentences Conditional sentences allow us to express possibilities, hypothetical situations, and cause-effect relationships. They help us navigate the complex world of "what if." Different types of conditionals are as follows: Zero Conditional 1. Use General facts and laws of nature. 2. Form If clause… Read More »Conditional Sentences
AGREEMENT OF VERB WITH ITS SUBJECT We choose the number of the verb in a sentence based on whether the subject is singular or plural. A singular subject requires a singular verb. Neha has long hair. She works for a multinational company. Ravi is her colleague. A plural subject requires a… Read More »AGREEMENT OF VERB WITH ITS SUBJECT