August 25, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS: QUIET / QUIT / QUITE

A. Quiet: Pronunciation: / ˈkwaɪ.ət/ Meaning: Calm, making less noise. Example: Be quiet, please. We are working. Use: Adjective B. Quit: Pronunciation: /kwɪt/ Meaning: Leave a […]
August 24, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (Live / life / alive)

A. LIVE: Example 1: My cousin lives in the coutryside. Use: Verb Opposite: die Example 2: I prefer watching football live on TV. Use: Adverb B. […]
August 22, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (Difference & Deference)

The two words are confusing and have almost the same pronunciation but their spellings and meanings are very different. A. Deference: Example: He always shows some […]
August 17, 2017

HOW LONG – HOW FAR

1. HOW LONG: EXAMPLE: Question: How long does your physics class last? Answer: 90 minutes. USE: Duration / length of time. 2. HOW FAR: EXAMPLE: Question: […]
August 15, 2017

HOW OFTEN

PRONUNCIATION: /ˈɒf.ən/      /ˈɒf.tən/ EXAMPLE: Question: How often do you go jogging? Answer:    from time to time. MEANING: The word “often” is an adverb that […]
August 9, 2017

Verb “APPRECIATE” in Communication

The basic meaning: To value / give value to someone or something. Examples: I do appreciate his charismatic personality. I always appreciate your honesty. In communication: […]
August 6, 2017

AVOID

PRONUNCIATION:  /əˈvɔɪd/     Two syllables and stress on “v” MEANING 1: Try to be / stay away from someone or something. Example: I spend my […]
August 1, 2017

HOW MANY – HOW MUCH

Uses : Use 1:            To show the amount of something / quantity A. HOW MANY: Form:           […]