Have you ever heard the word PORTMANTEAU. Well, it is a word made by combining two different words and their meanings. Now answer me what two words make up ' Pixel', which is 'a minute area of illumination on a display screen?' and what two words make up ' Modem', which is 'an electronic device that …
What is the difference between might and may?
May and might have the same meaning when used as a modal (or helping verb.) Examples: She may go shopping. She might go shopping. The only difference is may is slightly more formal to some people. Many people use might more often in speaking and may more often in writing. But they can change depending on the person and their mood. Remember, though, may is also used …
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How to Use Since, Before, and Ago
This post contains tons of examples of how to use since, before, and ago. By the time you finish reading this, you’ll be a pro at using them! These are just three of the 10 or so commonly-used prepositions for time. Future posts will cover additional prepositions of time. I would suggest that you try memorizing …
Does this blook sit right with you?
“Sorry I’m late. The traffic was really bad today, and I had a horrible time trying to...” “No need to explain. Tried reading this book I found on your table, and I...” “The book on the table? Oh, you mean the ‘blook’?” “Blook? I’ve never come across that word before.” “It’s a combination of ‘blog’ …
Who/Whom-Its not as Complicated as You might Think
If you’re like most English speakers, you know that there’s a difference between these pronouns, but you aren’t sure what that difference is. Knowing when to use who or whom is not as difficult as you think. If you can replace the word with “he”’ or “’she,” use who. If you can replace it with …
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Differentiate COME ON IN and COME IN
In terms of meaning, 'Come on in' and 'Come in' are not much really different. In both cases, you’re asking the person to come inside. ‘Come on in’ is mostly used in informal contexts. It suggests that you’re being very friendly, and that you’re very happy to see the individual. In other words, it’s normally used …
RECALCITRANT
Recalcitrant [ rɪˈkalsɪtr(ə)nt ] = अड़ियल In Latin , 'Re' means 'back' and 'calcitrare' means 'to kick' So the word Recalcitrate means 'to kick back' . Now a days we're using the word RECALCITRANT to refer to a person who is difficult to handle or deal with . The individual does not like to be …
‘dime a dozen’
This is an expression that is mostly used in informal contexts. When we say something is 'dime a dozen' , It means It is very uncommon ; It is abundant , and is of very little value. Background- In U.S. a 'dime' is a ten-cent coin. If you can buy a dozen items for ten-cent, …
A Dress-down Day
It's 'Dress-down Friday' . Does it mean the same thing as 'casual Friday' ? - Yes! Many companies across the world observe dress-down Friday. The management allows its employees to be dressed informally. This is supposed to create a relaxed atmosphere in the office.