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Friday, August 7, 2020

Informal and Formal

 Informal                            Formal

  • Seem                        Appear
  • Stand for                  Represent
  • Leave out                 Omit
  • Go up                       Increase
  • But                           However
  • Point out                  Indicate
  • Think about             Consider
  • In the end                 Finally
  • To sum up                Conclusion
  • I think                      In my opinion
  • Ask                           Enquire
  • Ask for                     Request
  • Book                        Reserve 
  • Check                      Verify
  • Get                           Receive
  • Help                         Assist
  • Need                        Request
  • Say Sorry                 Apologies
  • Start / Begin             Commence
  • End                          Terminate / Finish
  • Deal with                 Handle
  • Tell                           Inform
  • Wait for                    Await
  • Fight                        Combat
  • Use / Eat                  Consume
  • Go                            Depart
  • Tough                       Difficult
  • Small                       Diminutive
  • Explain                     Disclose

Change of Time and Place

 Direct Speech                                        Indirect Speech

    1.Now                                                    1.Then

    2.Today                                                  2.That day                

    3.Here                                                    3.There

    4.Tonight                                               4.That Night

    5.Tomorrow                                           5.The following day

    6.Yesterday                                            6.The Previous day

    7.Next Week                                          7.The following week

    8.Last Week                                           8.The week before

    9.This                                                     9.That

    10.Ago                                                   10.Before / Previously

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

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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