Author: Manjusha Nambiar

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...

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...

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...