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Words of Wisdom: How to Improve Vocabulary
One crative way to help learners improve their vocabulary is the use of images and funny double meanings. When you start to work on building your vocabulary, it’s really important to have fun. Having a great vocabulary, and constantly building it, is something that can be a very beneficial habit rather than a chore. Here… Read More
Confusing words: Less and Fewer
Use fewer with objects that can be counted one-by-one. Use less with qualities or quantities that cannot be individually counted. Incorrect: There were less days below freezing last winter. Correct: There were fewer days below freezing last winter. (Days can be counted.) Correct: I drank less water than she did. (Water cannot be counted individually… Read More
Shakespeare’s Swag
Confusing words: Its ok
Confusing words: Everyday and Every Day
Confusing words: Oldest and Eldest
Confusing words: Everyday and Every day
Everyday Everyday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal. ~ These shoes are great for everyday wear ~ You shouldn’t wear an everyday outfit to the wedding ~ Don’t use the everyday dishes – it’s a special occasion Every day Every day means “each day.” ~ I go to the park every day… Read More
Confusing words: Complement and Compliment
Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: “The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly.” Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect. For example: “It was the nicest compliment anyone had ever paid me.” Tip! Having… Read More
Confusing words: Overtake Takeover Take Over
o·ver·take, oʊ vərˈteɪk/ Show Spelled [oh-ver-teyk] verb, -took, -tak·en, -tak·ing. verb (used with object) 1. to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train. 2. to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by:… Read More
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