Author: Manjusha Nambiar

Few And Several | Differences

The words few and several are determiners. They both refer to a small quantity or number. There is a difference. Few is pessimistic. It is used to stress the smallness of the quantity or...

English Vocabulary Exercise

You need a good understanding of word forms to be able to write English well. Here is an exercise that tests your range of English vocabulary. English vocabulary worksheet Fill in the blanks with...

A Half, Half A And Half An

All of these expressions are completely acceptable. Could I have half a pound of butter? / Could I have a half pound of butter? I waited for half an hour. The dog eats a...

Difference between childish and childlike

The words childish and childlike are often confused. Childish refers to the unattractive traits of children. Examples are temper tantrums and lack of seriousness. If your behaviour is childish, you are very immature. Her...