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...
Category: Vocabulary
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...
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...
Point Of View | In My Opinion | According To
Difference between from somebody’s point of view and in somebody’s opinion The expression point of view is used to talk about how somebody is affected by what happens. When you say ‘from his point...
Play And Game Difference
Play and game as nouns A play is a piece of dramatic literature, written for the theatre, radio or television. ‘King Lear’ is my favorite among the plays written by Shakespeare. She writes plays...
Phrasal Verbs With Bring | Bring Phrasal Verbs
Here is a list of phrasal verbs using the word bring. Bring about something (Make something happen) The civic administration plans to bring about major changes in the infrastructure of the city. A lack...