There are many different ways to use a comma, below are examples of the more common rules of usage. 1. A comma is used to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items. I love fish, chicken, beef and lamb. 2. A comma is used to separate two adjectives … Read more
The word “wrong” is commonly used in the English language but did you know it has a number of slightly different meanings? Wrong is used in the following ways: Adjective: – That is the wrong sock, it doesn’t match the other one. – It’s the wrong example. Try again! Adverb: – What am I doing … Read more
Using nouns correctly in English is relatively simple, with standard rules and only a few exceptions. In general, nouns answer the questions: ? “What is it?” and “Who is it?” They give names to things, people, and places. The Noun-Gender tells us about the sex of the noun. In Grammar-Nouns, there are THREE GENDERS. 1. Masculine … Read more
Health Phrasal Verbs (with Meaning and Examples) Pass away Meaning: Die Example: His mother passed away last year. Run over Meaning: Hit by a vehicle Example: Two children were run over and killed. Break out Meaning: Develop skin sores or irritation Example: The measles caused me to break out in a rash. Fight off Meaning: Resist an illness Example: I’m trying to fight off a cold. Come … Read more
One of the most difficult, but unfortunately most important, aspects of learning English is its famous phrasal verbs. They are everywhere! Unfortunately, you cannot escape them, and to progress to an advanced level in English, you must learn them proficiently. So first, a quick refresher: what is a phrasal verb? Phrasal verbs are verbs with prepositions … Read more