English Grammar Lessons And Worksheets
Certain words cause confusion due to faulty pronunciation. A few of them are given below. Note that the correct pronunciation is indicated by adding a well-known word in brackets which rhymes with the word...
Analog computer A computer that uses moving parts to show changing information Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) The component of a Central Processing Unit (CPU) responsible for the performance of arithmetic and logical operations Artificial...
Idioms and phrases using red A “red-letter day” is one of special importance and good fortune. To “paint the town red” is to celebrate. To “see red” is to be angry. A “red herring”...
Collocations are conventional word combinations that sound natural to native English speakers. For example, we say a golden opportunity, but not a golden chance. Similarly, we say ‘thanks a lot’, but not ‘thank you...
To talk about a limited quantity of something we use a word like piece or bit, together with of, before an uncountable noun. Bit is informal, and usually suggests a small quantity. A piece/bit...
To call it a day is to stop working. I’m so tired. I think I should call it a day. I’m too tired to continue working. Let’s call it a day. He called it...
By the way and incidentally are used to introduce something that is not directly connected with the conversation. I met John yesterday and we talked about his new projects. Oh, by the way, he...
Absolute monopoly It refers to a condition of the market where only one seller has total command or control over the sale of a given article. In normal circumstances such a condition does not...
Backward, forward, outward and similar words can be used as adjectives or adverbs. When these words are used as adjectives, they do not take –s. He was seen driving in a northward direction. (Here...
In British English, the verbs awake and wake are irregular. Awake – awoke – awoken (GB and US) Wake – woke – woken (GB and US) In American English, these verbs can be regular....