Belong To vs. Belong On vs. Belong In
To belong is to be in the right place. When you’ve finished, put the books where they belong. (= Put the books in their right place.) Do these plates belong here? Now that I...
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Begin vs. Start
There is little or no difference between begin and start. It is time to begin/start work. When the sun came out, the snow began/started to melt. Cases where begin is not possible Start (but...
Before vs. In Front Of
Before is used to refer to time. In front of is used to refer to place. Compare: I must reach home before 9 o’clock. She usually leaves for office before 8.30. There is a...
Before As An Adverb, Conjunction And Preposition
Before as an adverb Before, as an adverb, means already, in the past and similar ideas. I have seen that film before. Before can also mean at any time before the past moment that...
Been As The Past Participle Of Come And Go
Been is often used as the past participle of come and go. Have you ever been to Cairo? (= Have you ever visited Cairo?) I have been to see my uncle. (= I have...
Because vs. Because Of | Class 10 English Grammar Worksheet
Because means for the reason that. It is a conjunction. It is used at the beginning of a clause. Because of is a two-word preposition. It means by reason of, on account of. It...
Beat vs. Win
The words beat and win are often confused. Beat is usually followed by an object which refers to the person you are playing or fighting against. She always beats me at poker. Although he...
Bath vs. Bathe
Bath Forms: bath / bathed / bathing In British English, the verb bath is used to mean wash oneself. Bath can also mean bathtub. The verb bath is rather formal. It is normally used...
Back vs. Again
Back Back is an adverb particle. With a verb, back suggests a return to an earlier situation or a movement in the opposite direction. Give me my money back. If you are not satisfied...
Auxiliary Verb Equivalents
Be able to Be able to can be used to talk about ability. It often has the same meaning as can/could. He is able to support her. (He can support her.) They were able...