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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

How many

a                   ---------------------------> 1
a couple       ---------------------------> 2
a few           ---------------------------> 3,4,5
Several        ---------------------------> 6,7,8
many           ---------------------------> 10+
a dozen        ---------------------------> 12

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Common Mistakes

Don't say Say
You can do more better You can do better
I wish, I was there I wish, I were there
Don't forget to reply back Don't forget to reply
Not mention it, sir Don't mention it, sir
I have headache I have a headache
You like ice cream, isn't it? You like ice cream, don't you?
Why do you need hundred rupees? Why do you need a hundred rupees?
Please persuade him, don't do that Please persuade him not to do that
I don't use a watch I don't wear a watch
We regret informing you that We regret to inform you that
Leave me in peace Leave me alone

Formal and Informal

  • Informal language is more casual. It is used when communicating with others.
  • Formal language is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like university or school assignments.. 
 InformalFormal Informal  Formal
  •  sorry
  • apologize 
  •  check
  •  verify
  •  tell
  • inform 
  •  get
  • receive 
  •  need
  • require
  •  help
  •  assist
  •  ask
  • request
  •  start
  • commence 
  •  mad
  • insane 
  • go up 
  • increase 
  •  tough
  • difficult 
  • book (v)
  • reserve 
  •  so
  • therefore 
  • choose  
  • select 
  •  look for
  • seek / search
  • may be 
  • perhaps 
  • say no 
  • reject 
  • buy 
  • purchase 

7 different ways to "Gratitude"

  • Sincere thanks.
  • I owe you one.
  • You are the best.
  • I am grateful.
  • That was very kind of you.
  • I can't thank you enough for...
  • If anyone deserves thanks, it's you.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

7 different ways to say "Leave me alone"

  • Go away
  • Give me a break.
  • Buzz off
  • Get off my back
  • Take a hike
  • Get lost
  • Go fly a kite

Monday, July 6, 2020

7 ways to say "I am sorry"

  • Pardon me for this
  • It's all my fault
  • Sorry about that
  • I'm terribly sorry for..
  • Please forgive me for..
  • I apologize for
  • I beg your pardon..

Sunday, July 5, 2020

7 ways to ask "how someone is.."

  • How've you been?
  • How are things?
  • What's up?
  • How's it going?
  • How's your family?
  • What have you been up to lately?
  • How you doing?

Saturday, July 4, 2020

7 different ways to "I am fine"

  • I'm doing great, thanks.
  • I'm on cloud nine.
  • On the top of the world.
  • Couldn't be better.
  • I am over the moon.
  • Pretty good.
  • Things have been better

Friday, July 3, 2020

7 different ways to "I am hungry"

  • I'm hunk marvin (british slang)
  • I'm freaking hungry
  • I'm starving
  • My stomach is growling
  • I'm hungry as a wolf
  • I am famished
  • I am puckish

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