Phrasal verbs with pull
Here are some idiomatic expressions with pull. Pull back To pull back is to retreat. The infiltrators pulled back when army started firing. Pull someone’s leg To pull someone’s leg is to deceive them...
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Idiomatic expressions with put
Here is a list of phrasal verbs using the word put. Put away To put away is to consume food or drink in large quantities. If you are going to sit there all day...
Idiomatic expressions with heel
Study the following expressions, all of which have the word heel in them. Their meanings are also provided. At one’s heels When you have someone at your heels, they are walking close behind you....
Clinch and Clench | Words Confused
These words are often confused. Clench To clench is to hold tightly or grasp firmly. The boy clenched his fists in anger. The patient clenched the arms of his wheel chair. Common expressions with...
Difference between classic and classical
Classic and classical can both be used to mean standard, typical or the highest class. Sneezing and a sore throat are the classic / classical symptoms of measles. A classic or a classical car...
Verbs with collective nouns
Collective nouns A collective noun denotes a collection. Examples are: class, regiment, team, family, bunch, band, crowd etc. Collective nouns can be followed by either a singular or a plural verb, depending upon whether...
Vocabulary worksheet for class 10
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the word given in the brackets. 1. The host’s greetings were too ……………………… (ceremony) 2. It is a ………………… that a new airport will be...
Censor and censure | Words confused
These words are often confused. To censure is to reprimand, rebuke, admonish or criticize. The minister censured the reporters for publicizing the scandal. The teacher censured the student for missing his deadlines. Father censured...
Vocabulary exercise for class 10 CBSE
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets. 1. His long illness gave him a ………………… appearance. (cadaver) 2. A drought would be ………………….. to the crops....
Conjunctions worksheet
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction. 1. ……………… he was very honest and hardworking, he never made enough money. 2. The shoemaker started saving money …………………. finally had enough to buy a...