January 17th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning
Transformation of a sentence means changing the form of a sentence without changing its meaning. The transformation can be done in a number of ways. Some of the most common methods are explained below:
January 16th, 2010 in English Quiz, Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms or phrases.
1. I have to ——————— with him.
a) Score an account
b) Settle an account
c) Settle a score
d) Settle a matter
January 16th, 2010 in English Quiz, Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with suitable idioms or phrases.
1. They pushed the huge rock with ——————- and cleared the way.
a) Might and power
b) Power and might
c) Might and main
d) Power
January 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words
Alternate and alternative
Alternate means every other or second of a series. Alternative means the other possibility or option.
January 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words
Leave and let
To leave is to go. To let is to allow.
I asked him to leave the room. (= I asked him to go from the room.)
Let me go now. (= Allow me to go.)
January 14th, 2010 in English for children
Fill in the blanks with suitable nouns, pronouns or verbs.
1. Mary is my friend. ——————— is very kind.
a) She
b) It
c) They
d) He
January 14th, 2010 in Common Mistakes
Incorrect: He loves with me.
Correct: He loves me.
Incorrect: We discussed about the matter.
Correct: We discussed the matter.
Incorrect: We reached at the airport at 9 pm.