2020-08-14 17:20
Most of the timedated at denotes a time period. (dated at + number of years)dated to is followed by a date. (dated to + date)Incorrect: Rock samples taken from the remains of an as… Read More
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2020-07-13 08:02
grounds for (something)The basis for some action or decision, often one that is disciplinary or legal in nature.Be careful now—plagiarism is grounds for expulsion.Your negligence is gr… Read More
2020-06-23 19:17
introduce to: to present someone to someone else for the first time so that they can become acquaintedI would like to introduce you to my cousin, Sarah.We proudly introduce to you the Dutch… Read More
2020-06-11 19:43
The reciprocal pronouns "each other" and "one another" are used to show that people do the same thing, feel the same way, or have the same relationship.Use each other when there are only two… Read More
2020-06-09 13:01
The apostrophe (') is used in nouns to show possession.If the plural form of the noun ends in s, add the apostrophe (')PluralPlural Possessiveboysboys’girlsgirls’ladiesladies&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-06-08 18:56
The apostrophe (') is used in nouns to show possession.If the plural form of the noun doesn't end in s, add the apostrophe and s.PluralPlural Possessivemenmen’schildrenchildren’s… Read More
2020-06-07 19:20
Use advise...to when the sentence is giving advice directly to someone or something. If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.I advise you to go hom… Read More
2020-06-06 16:20
When acting as a past participle based should modify a noun. If there is no noun to which it can attach, one must use on the basis of.Incorrect: Based on these findings, we adopted a ne… Read More
2020-06-04 15:47
As a sentence adverb (modifying an entire sentence or clause, rather than the actual verb), hopefully has been widely criticized. In formal writing, replace hopefully with an expression such… Read More
2020-06-02 07:17
One differs with a person in the matter of opinion. I beg to differ with your interpretation. (matter of opinion)The President also differed with members o… Read More
2020-06-01 15:55
During and while both mean through a period of time.Use during before a noun that names an event or a period of time. They work during the night and sleep … Read More
2020-05-26 16:26
When rates means prices charged, it should be followed by for instead of ofState officials report that soaring rates for liability insurance are forcing cutbacks in the operat… Read More
2020-05-25 16:29
You use in that to introduce an explanation of a statement you have just made. e.g. I'm lucky in that I've got four sistersWhen we use because, we are focusing on th… Read More
2020-05-24 16:50
Where is used to refer to places only; to refer to events use in whichStars like the sun can continue to shine steadily for billions of years because their light and heat are produced b… Read More
2020-04-05 03:13
Punctuate for and because differently.The coordinating conjunction for means because. Put a comma in front of for but not in front of because.My room is cold for the heater is broken. … Read More
2020-03-23 15:43
1. Do not use since with an amount of time. Use for.I have been here since six weeks - incorrectI have been here for six weeks - correct2. Do not use the simple present in a sentence contain… Read More
2020-03-17 08:33
Look at implies to turn the eyes in a certain direction so as to see; to use one's sight.He turned and looked at her.I’d like a skin specialist… Read More
2020-03-16 08:01
Maybeadverbwritten as one word, defined as possibly or perhaps.used to indicate uncertainty or possibility.Maybe it won't rain.Maybe no one will come to the party.Maybe you were&nb&hell…Read More
2020-03-14 08:25
Economic is not same as economical. &n&hell…Read More
2020-03-10 07:54
Known to: when we want to talk about some fact that people have learned.Lions have been known to occasionally kill large beasts like elephants, giraffes, and rhinos.Eleph… Read More
2020-03-09 06:53
Especially means 'particularly, to a degree beyond others'. To stress on exceptional quality, use especial or especially.He did especially well in national games. (A noteworthy per… Read More
2020-02-27 08:31
Exceptions:1. When the subjects joined by and refer to the same entity, the subject is singular.Burger and fries was her preferred snack.(Burger and fries together form one unit.)Drinking an… Read More
2020-02-21 06:47
The apostrophe (') has three uses:1. To form the possessive case of nouns and certain pronouns.2. To show omission of a letter or letters from words and of a figure or figures from numerals… Read More
2018-10-06 14:53
GMAT Sentence Correction Weekend Crash Course October 2018Instructor: Prachi PareekhLocation: BangaloreFees: Rs 5000/-For details contact [email protected] Read More
2017-06-27 13:35
Disinterested (adjective) means to have no bias and self-interest, impartial, having no stake in an outcome. A disinterested person is unbiased or impartial.e.g.1. Disinterested sc… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Book Title:WHO IS THAT LADY?Genre:Business FictionAuthors:Pareekh JainPrachi PareekhPages:600Price: (Paperback)Rs 280 ( India)$10 (Outside India)Price: (Kindle)$5.50ISBN:9789350672440Releasi… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Agree to something: Give consent to; accede toAgree to a suggestion, to agree to an action proposed by someone else.e.g:Russia and Spain agree to Cooperate In Energy SectorWe agreed to her s… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Aim to (idiom)Meaning - Try or intend to do something. e.g : We aim to please our customers, or She aims to fly to California. Correct usage: aim to + verbAim at (idiom) Meaning - Direct a m… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Different from means not the same.e.g -- Sara's taste is different from mine.Different than -- In US English, than is an alternative to from before a clause.e.g -- Sara's appearance was ver… Read More
2014-07-14 12:48
1). Because - is a conjunction, used at the beginning of a clause, before a subject and verb.We were late because it rained.I'm happy because I met you.2). Because of - is a two - word prepo… Read More
2014-07-14 12:48
Using ---- Whether and If1). After Prepositions , we use only whether.I haven't settled the question of whether I'll go back home.There was a big argument about whether we should move to a n… Read More
2014-07-14 12:47
Until can be used both as a preposition and as a conjunction. Until is used to express a point of time in the futureUntil (preposition) - Up to the time of: We danced until dawn. Before (a… Read More
2014-07-14 12:47
In sentences that contain the phrase one of.....1. In simple form one of or one of the, a singular verb is used.e.g - One of the books is missing from my cupboard.2. In sentences that contai… Read More
2008-10-07 06:42
1) Use between with two items.e.g:Emily was standing between Sam and Adam.Ram divided his property equally between his two children.2) Between can be used to talk about distance and interval… Read More
2008-05-02 08:54
Active voice is the better form to use. As a rule, the active voice is preferred for business writing, and for any other form of writing that requires the direct approach. The use of active… Read More
2008-04-04 19:06
When something is compared to itself, usual is fine.When something is compared to a subgroup to which it belongs, is usual should be used.For example:1. He is nicer than usual2. He is faster… Read More
2008-02-06 12:11
The Third Person It as Subject of a sentenceIt as a subject of a sentence can be used in two different ways.1). As an empty or meaningless word in expressions that concern the time or the we… Read More
2007-12-26 01:44
A participle is a verbal (verb form) which is used as an adjective.There are three participles that are commonly used as adjective: the present participle(active voice); the past participle… Read More
2007-11-22 01:39
1). Less and Fewer -- Difference - Less is the comparative of little ( used especially before uncountable nouns).e.g - I earn less money than you.WhereasFewer is the comparative of few ( use… Read More
2007-11-05 15:50
Below is the list of Verbs generally followed by an infinitive with to agree appear - e.g Her health appeared to be worse arrangeaskattemptcareclaim… Read More
2007-10-30 06:57
Comma splice is the error of joining two independent clauses with nothing but a comma.Comma splice has two main forms -1). Run on sentence joined by a comma alone. (Run on sentences are inde… Read More
2007-10-30 06:57
Would is a modal auxiliary verb.Would is used as a softer less definite form of will, in some cases as past of will.1). In indirect speech, would is used after past reporting verbs where wil… Read More
2007-10-30 06:56
Ago vs. SinceBoth words speak of the past, and they are often used interchangeably. Ago - from the present to the past. It is used after the word or phrase it modifies, especially with the… Read More
2007-10-30 06:56
Compare to vs. Compare with Compare to - is used to liken two things or to put them in the same category. You should use "compare to" when you intend to simply assert that two things are ali… Read More
2007-10-30 06:55
In my post on Subject Verb Agreement I had already mentioned this rule. On request from many students, I am explaining this particular concept in detail.A collective noun is a noun that re… Read More
2007-10-30 06:55
The words like "half" , "part" etc are singular or plural according to the meaning of the sentence. When these words refer to a mass or a section, they are singular. When they refer to a num… Read More
2007-10-30 06:55
1. Do - for indefinite activities e.g with words like thing, something, nothing, anything, what. e.ga). Do something!b). What shall we do?c). Then Ram did a very strang thing.2. Do - when we… Read More
2007-10-30 06:55
Do - Substitute Verb - (auxiliary verb + do) - In British English (but not American), do can be used alone as a substitute verb after an auxiliary verb. e.ga). He smokes more than he used to… Read More
2007-10-30 06:54
The auxiliary verb "do" - followed by infinitives without "to". It has several uses, one of them -- EllipsisIn cases where an auxiliary verb is used instead of a whole verb phrase, "do" is c… Read More
2007-10-30 06:53
What is infinitive form of verb? - It is of the form to + simple form of verb.e.g - to take ; to surprise.Uses of the Infinitive -1). After a verb - Verbs such as want, promise, plan, manage… Read More
2006-10-19 10:41
1). Used to can refer to repeated actions and events in the past, in the same way as would.e.gSometimes he used to bring me little presents without saying why.Sometimes he would bring me lit… Read More
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