Still, Yet, Already
Still is used to talk about an action or situation that has not finished. She is still working. The baby is still asleep. We are still waiting for his reply. It is still raining....
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Stay In Touch | English Idioms
To stay in touch is to maintain communications with someone. Other idioms having the same meaning are: keep in touch and remain in touch. Although my neighbour moved to a new city, we stayed...
Sports Idioms
Sporting events have given birth to a number of idiomatic expressions. Sports idioms are particularly common in American English. They can be quite confusing for speakers of English as a second language. In this...
Spelling Rules In English
Words ending in –ise and –ize Many English verbs can be spelt with either –ise or –ize. In American English –ize is preferred in these cases. realize/realise (GB) realize (US) mechanize/mechanise (GB) mechanize (US)...
Speak vs. Talk
Difference Between Speak and Talk There is little difference between speak and talk. In fact, in most situations they are both possible. Formality To refer to conversational exchanges we usually use talk. When the...
Words Denoting Different Sounds
Here is a list of words that indicate different sounds. Beat of a drum Blaring of bands, trumpets Blowing of a bugle Booming of a gun Buzz of a telephone Call of a bugle...
Singular Nouns That Take Plural Verbs
Groups of people/ collective nouns In British English, singular nouns like family, government, jury, team, committee, which refer to groups of people, can be used with either singular or plural verbs and pronouns. The...
Science Vocabulary
Acoustics: The study of sound Aerodynamics: The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases. Also, the study of motion and control of solid bodies like aircraft, missiles, etc.,...
Respect As A Verb And Noun
The verb respect is often confused. ‘To respect’ someone is to have a very high opinion of someone’s character. I respect my parents. I respect my teachers. I respect my elders. As a noun...
Prepositional Phrases
Following is a list of idiomatic prepositional phrases and examples. Always use these prepositional phrases as units; don’t substitute other prepositions. Accuse somebody of something She accused me of stealing her purse. Acquainted with...