Uses of Will
Announcing decisions using will We have seen that the future tense forms are constructed with will and shall. Will and shall are also used in offers, promises and orders. In these cases will usually...
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An Earful | English Idioms
To get an earful is to get rebuked for doing something wrong or making a mistake. Don’t talk to her when she is in a bad mood. You will get an earful. I will...
Airhead | English Idioms
The expression airhead is used to refer to a person who is so stupid. When you say that somebody is an airhead what you mean is that his head is filled with air, and...
A Great Catch | English Idiom
A great catch When you say that somebody is a great catch, what you mean is that he or she is very attractive. This expression is mainly used to refer to a man or...
After all
After all can mean ‘in spite of what was said before’ or ‘contrary to what was expected’. After all usually goes at the end of a clause. I’m sorry. I can’t help you after...
The Addition Of Contraries To Remarks Already Made
Read the sentences given below. He used to drink, but I never did. He can smoke if he wants, but you mustn’t. He can swim well, but I can’t. She needn’t pay, but you...
Talking About General Pains And Aches
Here are some common expressions that you can use to describe general aches and pains. General aches and pains I’m not feeling very well. I think I’m going down with a cold. I’ve got...
50 Questions To Start An English Conversation
When we meet people we usually ask them some personal questions. On this page you will find some of the most basic English questions that you can use to start a conversation. Appropriate answers...
Understanding Your TOEFL Score
The TOEFL iBT has four sections – reading, listening, speaking and writing. Each of these four sections is scored on a scale of 0 to 30. The scores in the four sections are then...
TOEFL Writing Tips
You have 30 minutes to write your TOEFL essay. So use your time wisely. You may write your essay on the computer or on paper. Choose the format you are most comfortable with. Read...
