Though the prepositions are small words, they are very important ones, and their correct usage is a test of your mastery of the language. This article explains the correct usage of some prepositions that often cause confusion. Beside and besides Students often get confused about the meaning and usage of these two words. Beside means ‘by the …
At is a preposition used to show the place, direction, time or manner of something. He works at the market. We live at home. Throw the ball at the stumps. We have breakfast at eight. She ran at top speed. After some verbs, at is used to indicate the target of a perception or non-verbal communication. Common examples are look, smile, wave, frown, point. The child looked at its mother. …
It is possible to change the form of a sentence without changing its meaning. For example, we can expand a phrase into a clause and reduce a clause into a phrase. In this lesson we will learn about ways to transform sentences containing the adverb too. Study the example given below. He is too short to …
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The following idioms and expressions are built around the word ‘heart’. Each idiom is followed by its meaning / definition and example sentences. Break someone’s heart To break someone’s heart is to hurt him / her. This idiom is often used to talk about failed romantic relationships. She has broken many hearts. He is nursing …
Here is a list of idioms and expressions beginning with the letter B. Each idiom is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. Babe in arms The expression babe in arms is used to refer to a very young child or someone who is incapable of holding an important position. I …
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions beginning with the letter A. A bit much If something is a bit much or bit too much, it is unreasonable or unfair. • I think it is a bit too much to expect anyone to work 14 hours a day. • ‘Susie works three jobs in a …
I’m calling to + (verb) This structure is used to talk about the purpose of calling somebody by phone. After I’m calling, we use an infinitive with to. Here are some examples: • I’m calling to tell you that I’m interested in the offer. • I’m calling to invite you to our party. • I’m …
A verb can be transitive or intransitive. A transitive verb takes an object whereas an intransitive verb does not take an object. Most verbs can be used both transitively and intransitively. State whether the verb is used transitively or intransitively in the following sentences. 1. The wind is moving the curtain. (Transitive/Intransitive; Verb: _________________; Object: …
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Complete the following sentences using appropriate simple past or present perfect tense forms. 1. She ——————- from the Mumbai University in 1995. a) graduated b) has graduated 2. I ———————- his reply yesterday. a) received b) have received 3. He ——————— in Mumbai since his early childhood. a) lived b) has lived 4. She ——————– …
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Complete the following sentences using appropriate relative pronouns or relative adverbs. 1. He died in the village ——————— he was born. a) which b) where c) Either could be used here 2. He sold the elephant ——————— belonged to his grandfather. a) that b) which c) Either could be used here 3. This is the …
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