*English Tips*
๐ โญ๏ธ โ *๐โฆHere, some vocabulary which are directly synonym to each other...*
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*Unable = incapacious*
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*Effective =efficacious*
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*Suddenly = adventitious*
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*Aware = cognisant*
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*Disable = emaciated*
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*Generally = ordinarily*
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*Grasp = assimilate*
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*Habituated = accustomed*
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*By Born = congenital*
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*Remorse = repentance*
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*Less confident = diffident*
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*Change = metaphor*
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*Whiny = querulous*
๐ โญ๏ธ โ *๐โฆHere, some vocabulary which are directly synonym to each other...*
๐
*Unable = incapacious*
๐
*Effective =efficacious*
๐
*Suddenly = adventitious*
๐
*Aware = cognisant*
๐
*Disable = emaciated*
๐
*Generally = ordinarily*
๐
*Grasp = assimilate*
๐
*Habituated = accustomed*
๐
*By Born = congenital*
๐
*Remorse = repentance*
๐
*Less confident = diffident*
๐
*Change = metaphor*
๐
*Whiny = querulous*
*Ways to Say IโM SORRY* ๐
Excuse me.
Ever so sorry.
How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.
I apologize.
I had that wrong.
I hope you can forgive me.
I owe you an apology.
I sincerely apologize.
I take full responsibility.
I want to apologize.
I wanted to tell you Iโm sorry.
I was wrong on that.
Iโd like to apologize.
Iโd like to apologize for how I reacted yesterday.
Iโm (so/very/terribly) sorry.
My apologies.
My fault, bro (US)
My mistake.
Oh my goodness! Iโm so sorry. I should have watched where I was going.
Oh, my bad.
Pardon (me)
Please accept our (sincerest) apologies.
Please donโt be mad at me.
Please excuse my (ignorance)
Sorry about that.
Sorry, my apologies. I had that wrong.
Sorry. It was all my fault.
That was wrong of me.
Thatโs my fault.
Whoops! Sorry!
I beg your pardon
My bad (US)
Excuse me for interrupting.
I was wrong. Can you forgive me?
Pardon me for being so rude.
*โ๐ชโโnglish ๐๐จโ๐ดโntagious โ๐ฌโeog*
๐๐๐๐
Ro Mohammad Jubair khan
Excuse me.
Ever so sorry.
How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.
I apologize.
I had that wrong.
I hope you can forgive me.
I owe you an apology.
I sincerely apologize.
I take full responsibility.
I want to apologize.
I wanted to tell you Iโm sorry.
I was wrong on that.
Iโd like to apologize.
Iโd like to apologize for how I reacted yesterday.
Iโm (so/very/terribly) sorry.
My apologies.
My fault, bro (US)
My mistake.
Oh my goodness! Iโm so sorry. I should have watched where I was going.
Oh, my bad.
Pardon (me)
Please accept our (sincerest) apologies.
Please donโt be mad at me.
Please excuse my (ignorance)
Sorry about that.
Sorry, my apologies. I had that wrong.
Sorry. It was all my fault.
That was wrong of me.
Thatโs my fault.
Whoops! Sorry!
I beg your pardon
My bad (US)
Excuse me for interrupting.
I was wrong. Can you forgive me?
Pardon me for being so rude.
*โ๐ชโโnglish ๐๐จโ๐ดโntagious โ๐ฌโeog*
๐๐๐๐
Ro Mohammad Jubair khan
*USEFUL VOCABULARY โฅ WORDS FOR ALL COMPARATIVE EXAM*_ *(11.10.2020)*
1. *MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spiteful*
Synonyms: malevolent, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent
*Example Sentence:*
He had been found guilty of malicious damage.
2. *INAUGURATE (VERB): initiate*
Synonyms: begin, start
Antonyms: wind up
*Example Sentence:*
He inaugurated a new policy of trade and exploration.
3. *ANXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): worried*
Synonyms: concerned, apprehensive
Antonyms: carefree
*Example Sentence:*
She was extremely anxious about her exams.
4. *RESUMPTION (NOUN): restart*
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
*Example Sentence:*
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
5. *NORMALITY (NOUN): routine*
Synonyms: business as usual, order
Antonyms: insanity
*Example Sentence:*
The office gradually returned to a semblance of normality.
6. *SEMBLANCE (NOUN): appearance*
Synonyms: approximation, show
Antonyms: difference
*Example Sentence:*
She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order.
7. *SNARL (VERB): tangle*
Synonyms: entangle, entwine
Antonyms: untangle
*Example Sentence:*
The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush.
8. *SPECTRE (NOUN): ghost*
Synonyms: phantom, apparition
Antonyms: body, flesh
*Example Sentence:*
A dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life.
9. *VETERAN (NOUN): old hand*
Synonyms: old-timer, old stager
Antonyms: novice
*Example Sentence:*
Napoleon was at the head of a veteran army.
10. *EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): emigrant*
Synonyms: non-native, รฉmigrรฉ
Antonyms: native
*Example Sentence:*
Expatriate workers are found everywhere.
*@spokenenglish*
1. *MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spiteful*
Synonyms: malevolent, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent
*Example Sentence:*
He had been found guilty of malicious damage.
2. *INAUGURATE (VERB): initiate*
Synonyms: begin, start
Antonyms: wind up
*Example Sentence:*
He inaugurated a new policy of trade and exploration.
3. *ANXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): worried*
Synonyms: concerned, apprehensive
Antonyms: carefree
*Example Sentence:*
She was extremely anxious about her exams.
4. *RESUMPTION (NOUN): restart*
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
*Example Sentence:*
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
5. *NORMALITY (NOUN): routine*
Synonyms: business as usual, order
Antonyms: insanity
*Example Sentence:*
The office gradually returned to a semblance of normality.
6. *SEMBLANCE (NOUN): appearance*
Synonyms: approximation, show
Antonyms: difference
*Example Sentence:*
She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order.
7. *SNARL (VERB): tangle*
Synonyms: entangle, entwine
Antonyms: untangle
*Example Sentence:*
The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush.
8. *SPECTRE (NOUN): ghost*
Synonyms: phantom, apparition
Antonyms: body, flesh
*Example Sentence:*
A dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life.
9. *VETERAN (NOUN): old hand*
Synonyms: old-timer, old stager
Antonyms: novice
*Example Sentence:*
Napoleon was at the head of a veteran army.
10. *EXPATRIATE (ADJECTIVE): emigrant*
Synonyms: non-native, รฉmigrรฉ
Antonyms: native
*Example Sentence:*
Expatriate workers are found everywhere.
*@spokenenglish*
*Saying of the the day*
He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea.
*Possible meaning:*
The sea is supremely powerful, and can be a terrifying and awe-inspiring place.
*Note:*
โ *pray (verb)* = ask for help from God; give thanks to God |
This saying may be more easily understood if rephrased as: *"The person that wants to learn to pray should go to sea."*
*Origin:* _This quotation from Welsh poet George Herbert (1593 - 1633)_ - "He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea" - reflects seafarers' long-standing conviction that at sea we find the ultimate in awe and terror.
*Quick Quiz*
โ *"He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea"* suggests that the sea
a. is quiet and calm, like a church
b. is the home of God
*c. can make you feel extreme fear*
*โ Spoken English*
He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea.
*Possible meaning:*
The sea is supremely powerful, and can be a terrifying and awe-inspiring place.
*Note:*
โ *pray (verb)* = ask for help from God; give thanks to God |
This saying may be more easily understood if rephrased as: *"The person that wants to learn to pray should go to sea."*
*Origin:* _This quotation from Welsh poet George Herbert (1593 - 1633)_ - "He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea" - reflects seafarers' long-standing conviction that at sea we find the ultimate in awe and terror.
*Quick Quiz*
โ *"He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea"* suggests that the sea
a. is quiet and calm, like a church
b. is the home of God
*c. can make you feel extreme fear*
*โ Spoken English*
๐ผ First Time from KYGO HITS *COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
_๐ค by Kygo & Ellie Goulding_
We were lovers for the first time
*Running all the red lights*
The middle finger was our peace sign, yeah
We were sipping on emotions
*Smoking and inhaling every moment*
It was reckless and we owned it, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
Bomber jacket and a snapback
*Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh*
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
We were lovers on a wild ride
Speeding for the finish line
*Come until the end of our time, yeah*
Started off as a wildfire
*Burning down the bridges to our empire*
Our love was something they could admire, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
*Bomber jacket and a snapback*
Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
_Writer(s): Alexsej Vlasenko, Henrik Meinke, Jeremy Chacon, Jonas Kalisch, Kyrre Gรธrvell-dahll_
*๐ผ First Time from KYGO HITS COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
_๐ค by Kygo & Ellie Goulding_
We were lovers for the first time
*Running all the red lights*
The middle finger was our peace sign, yeah
We were sipping on emotions
*Smoking and inhaling every moment*
It was reckless and we owned it, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
Bomber jacket and a snapback
*Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh*
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
We were lovers on a wild ride
Speeding for the finish line
*Come until the end of our time, yeah*
Started off as a wildfire
*Burning down the bridges to our empire*
Our love was something they could admire, yeah, yeah
*We were high and we were sober*
We were under and we were over
We were young and now I'm older
But I'd do it all again
*Getting drunk on a train track*
Way back, when we tried our first cigarettes, oh
Ten dollars was a fat stack
*I'd do it all again, oh*
*Bomber jacket and a snapback*
Your dad's black Honda was a Maybach, oh
"Re: Stacks" on the playback
I'd do it all again, oh
_Writer(s): Alexsej Vlasenko, Henrik Meinke, Jeremy Chacon, Jonas Kalisch, Kyrre Gรธrvell-dahll_
*๐ผ First Time from KYGO HITS COLLECTION 2018 - JAPAN ONLY EDITION*
*โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข*
*5 Basic Types of Adverbs*
*Adverbs of TIME*
_never, lately, just, always, recently, during, yet, soon, sometimes, usually, so far_
โช I havenโt been going to the gym lately.
โช We recently bought a new car.
*Adverbs of PLACE*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
โช We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!
โช One day when my dad wasnโt paying attention to where he was going, he walked into a wall.
*Adverbs of MANNER*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
โช I politely opened the door for my grandmother as she stepped out of the car.
โช A fat orange and white cat rested lazily on the sofa.
*Adverbs of DEGREE*
_almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so_
โช Can I come to the movies too?
โช Arenโt you hungry? Youโve hardly touched your dinner.
*Adverbs of FREQUENCY*
_never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again_
โช I rarely eat fast food these days.
โช Tom usually takes his dog for a walk before breakfast.
*โฅ Spoken English*
*5 Basic Types of Adverbs*
*Adverbs of TIME*
_never, lately, just, always, recently, during, yet, soon, sometimes, usually, so far_
โช I havenโt been going to the gym lately.
โช We recently bought a new car.
*Adverbs of PLACE*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
โช We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!
โช One day when my dad wasnโt paying attention to where he was going, he walked into a wall.
*Adverbs of MANNER*
_neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily_
โช I politely opened the door for my grandmother as she stepped out of the car.
โช A fat orange and white cat rested lazily on the sofa.
*Adverbs of DEGREE*
_almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so_
โช Can I come to the movies too?
โช Arenโt you hungry? Youโve hardly touched your dinner.
*Adverbs of FREQUENCY*
_never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again_
โช I rarely eat fast food these days.
โช Tom usually takes his dog for a walk before breakfast.
*โฅ Spoken English*
โป๏ธ New vocabulary
๐ฐpunctuate โ interrupt at intervals โ toโxtatmoq; fikrini boโlmoq
๐ฐpeculiar โ strange; unusual โ gโalati; oโziga xos
๐ฐburst โ short and sudden period โ toโsatdan sodir boโladigan davr
๐ฐdrifting โ moving slowly with no purpose or direction โ sust harakatlanish
๐ฐjerky โ moving abruptly and unevenly โ notekis harakatlanish
๐ฐexhibit โ show; display โ koโrsatmoq
๐ฐimplications โ something that is suggested or hinted at by something else โ asl, tub mohiyat
๐ฐpunctuate โ interrupt at intervals โ toโxtatmoq; fikrini boโlmoq
๐ฐpeculiar โ strange; unusual โ gโalati; oโziga xos
๐ฐburst โ short and sudden period โ toโsatdan sodir boโladigan davr
๐ฐdrifting โ moving slowly with no purpose or direction โ sust harakatlanish
๐ฐjerky โ moving abruptly and unevenly โ notekis harakatlanish
๐ฐexhibit โ show; display โ koโrsatmoq
๐ฐimplications โ something that is suggested or hinted at by something else โ asl, tub mohiyat
โป๏ธ New vocabulary
๐ฐmysterious โ appearing to have no cause or explanation; impossible to understand โ sirli
๐ฐfate โ the future as decided by a power which cannot be controlled โ taqdir
๐ฐpoor โ not adequate in quality; bad โ bechora; yomon, nochor
๐ฐprofitable โ bringing in more money than is being spent โ foydali
๐ฐzodiac sign โ each of the twelve symbols named after groups of stars which are believed to influence our lives (two words) โ burj belgisi
๐ฐput forward โ propose for consideration; state (phrasal verb) โ biror fikrni ilgari surmoq
๐ฐhence โ for this reason โ shu sababli
๐ฐcolumn โ a feature article that appears regularly in a publication, such as a newspaper โ ustun
๐ฐmysterious โ appearing to have no cause or explanation; impossible to understand โ sirli
๐ฐfate โ the future as decided by a power which cannot be controlled โ taqdir
๐ฐpoor โ not adequate in quality; bad โ bechora; yomon, nochor
๐ฐprofitable โ bringing in more money than is being spent โ foydali
๐ฐzodiac sign โ each of the twelve symbols named after groups of stars which are believed to influence our lives (two words) โ burj belgisi
๐ฐput forward โ propose for consideration; state (phrasal verb) โ biror fikrni ilgari surmoq
๐ฐhence โ for this reason โ shu sababli
๐ฐcolumn โ a feature article that appears regularly in a publication, such as a newspaper โ ustun
โ Vocabulary class
โถ๏ธ Today's words are:
๐ฅ๐ฅcommence /kษหmens/ verb formal
โ๏ธ to begin something:
โณ๏ธ We will commence building work in August of next year.
โณ๏ธ Shall we let the meeting commence?
๐ข Synonyms: lead off, start
๐ฅ๐ฅcrafty /หkrรฆf.ti/ adjective
โ๏ธ clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way:
โณ๏ธ I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations.
โณ๏ธ She was a crafty old woman.
โจ craftily adverb
โจ craftiness noun U
๐ข Synonyms: cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, sly, tricky, wily
๐ฅ๐ฅdismal /หdษชz mษl/ adjective
โ๏ธ sad and without hope:
โณ๏ธ The clouds made the morning appear quite dismal.
โ a dismal expression
โจ dismally adverb
๐ข Synonyms: blue, dark, dingy, dreary, gloomy, grim
๐ซ Daily Learn English๐ซ
โถ๏ธ Today's words are:
๐ฅ๐ฅcommence /kษหmens/ verb formal
โ๏ธ to begin something:
โณ๏ธ We will commence building work in August of next year.
โณ๏ธ Shall we let the meeting commence?
๐ข Synonyms: lead off, start
๐ฅ๐ฅcrafty /หkrรฆf.ti/ adjective
โ๏ธ clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way:
โณ๏ธ I have some crafty ideas for getting around the regulations.
โณ๏ธ She was a crafty old woman.
โจ craftily adverb
โจ craftiness noun U
๐ข Synonyms: cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, sly, tricky, wily
๐ฅ๐ฅdismal /หdษชz mษl/ adjective
โ๏ธ sad and without hope:
โณ๏ธ The clouds made the morning appear quite dismal.
โ a dismal expression
โจ dismally adverb
๐ข Synonyms: blue, dark, dingy, dreary, gloomy, grim
๐ซ Daily Learn English๐ซ
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ
*Signs Of Maturity:-*
*You forgive more*
*You respect differences*
*You donโt force love*
*You accept heartaches*
*You donโt judge easily*
*You become more* *open-minded*
*You prefer to be silent than to engage in a nonsense fight*
*Your happiness doesnโt depend on people but from your inner self.*
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ
*Signs Of Maturity:-*
*You forgive more*
*You respect differences*
*You donโt force love*
*You accept heartaches*
*You donโt judge easily*
*You become more* *open-minded*
*You prefer to be silent than to engage in a nonsense fight*
*Your happiness doesnโt depend on people but from your inner self.*
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ
involve
- The job involves a knowledge of physics.
(Not *is involving*)
(stative use = requires)
- She'strying to raise money forthe homeless
and she's involving everyone she knows.
(dynamic use = making them participate)
- / don't want to accept the invitation if it
involves driving across London.
(Not *it involves to drive*)
- The job involves a knowledge of physics.
(Not *is involving*)
(stative use = requires)
- She'strying to raise money forthe homeless
and she's involving everyone she knows.
(dynamic use = making them participate)
- / don't want to accept the invitation if it
involves driving across London.
(Not *it involves to drive*)
-------------โฆ ๏ธ --------------
๏ธ Commonly Confused Words. ๏ธ*
* a / an / and
๐ A is used before a word beginning with a consonant or consonant sound.
๐๐ปI would love a new car.
๐ An is used before a word beginning with a vowel or vowel sound.
๐๐ปI took an apple for a snack.
๐ And joins words or clauses.
๐๐ปI love apples and bananas.
* accept / except - *
๐ Accept means to receive.
๐๐ปI accept your gift.
๐ Except means to exclude.
๐๐ปI'll give you all my baseball cards except for the Micky Mantle.
* addition / edition - *
๐ An addition is something that is added.
๐๐ปWe built an addition onto the house.
๐ An edition is one in a series of printed material.
๐๐ปDid you see the latest edition of the paper?
* advice / advise - *
๐ Advice is an opinion offered as a guide.
๐๐ปMy advice is to study before tests.
๐ Advise is the action of offering an opinion as a guide.
๐๐ปI advise you to study before tests.
* affect / effect - *
๐ Effect means to influence something.
๐๐ปHe affects me strangely whenever he winks at me.
๐ Effect means a result or to cause something to happen.
๐๐ปYour wink has the strangest effect on me.
* allowed / aloud - *
๐ Allowed means permitted to happen.
๐๐ปThe child is allowed to stay up late on weekends.
๐ Aloud means out loud.
๐๐ปRead your papers aloud to hear your mistakes.
* all ready / already - *
๐ All ready means everyone is ready.
๐๐ปWe're all ready for summer vacation.
๐ Already means before.
๐๐ปDavid had already complete that class.
* are / our - *
๐ Are is a verb, the plural of is.
๐๐ปWe are going to the store.
๐ Our shows possession, meaning belongs to us.
๐๐ปThat is our house.
๏ธ Commonly Confused Words. ๏ธ*
* a / an / and
๐ A is used before a word beginning with a consonant or consonant sound.
๐๐ปI would love a new car.
๐ An is used before a word beginning with a vowel or vowel sound.
๐๐ปI took an apple for a snack.
๐ And joins words or clauses.
๐๐ปI love apples and bananas.
* accept / except - *
๐ Accept means to receive.
๐๐ปI accept your gift.
๐ Except means to exclude.
๐๐ปI'll give you all my baseball cards except for the Micky Mantle.
* addition / edition - *
๐ An addition is something that is added.
๐๐ปWe built an addition onto the house.
๐ An edition is one in a series of printed material.
๐๐ปDid you see the latest edition of the paper?
* advice / advise - *
๐ Advice is an opinion offered as a guide.
๐๐ปMy advice is to study before tests.
๐ Advise is the action of offering an opinion as a guide.
๐๐ปI advise you to study before tests.
* affect / effect - *
๐ Effect means to influence something.
๐๐ปHe affects me strangely whenever he winks at me.
๐ Effect means a result or to cause something to happen.
๐๐ปYour wink has the strangest effect on me.
* allowed / aloud - *
๐ Allowed means permitted to happen.
๐๐ปThe child is allowed to stay up late on weekends.
๐ Aloud means out loud.
๐๐ปRead your papers aloud to hear your mistakes.
* all ready / already - *
๐ All ready means everyone is ready.
๐๐ปWe're all ready for summer vacation.
๐ Already means before.
๐๐ปDavid had already complete that class.
* are / our - *
๐ Are is a verb, the plural of is.
๐๐ปWe are going to the store.
๐ Our shows possession, meaning belongs to us.
๐๐ปThat is our house.
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
So, WHATโS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM?๐ค
The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures.
In spite of ๐ Despite
#Tip : After them, we use a noun, a gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.
โ They never made much money, in spite of their success.
โ In spite of the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
โ Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
โ The train was cancelled. In spite of that, we arrived on time.
๐ Note that it is common to use โin spite ofโ and โdespiteโ with the expression โthe fact thatโ, followed by a subject. Notice the following โคต๏ธ
โ In spite of / Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didnโt pass the exam.
Although ๐ Even though
#Tip : After them, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly more stronger and more emphatic than although.
โ I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
โ Although we saw each other every day, we didnโt really know each other.
โ Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.
โ She didnโt get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
โ ๏ธ The word โthoughโ can be used in the same way as โalthoughโ. And it can also go at the end of the second phrase.
โ๏ธ Though I wasnโt keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
โ๏ธ We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, though.
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
So, WHATโS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM?๐ค
The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures.
In spite of ๐ Despite
#Tip : After them, we use a noun, a gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun.
โ They never made much money, in spite of their success.
โ In spite of the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.
โ Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
โ The train was cancelled. In spite of that, we arrived on time.
๐ Note that it is common to use โin spite ofโ and โdespiteโ with the expression โthe fact thatโ, followed by a subject. Notice the following โคต๏ธ
โ In spite of / Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didnโt pass the exam.
Although ๐ Even though
#Tip : After them, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly more stronger and more emphatic than although.
โ I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
โ Although we saw each other every day, we didnโt really know each other.
โ Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.
โ She didnโt get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
โ ๏ธ The word โthoughโ can be used in the same way as โalthoughโ. And it can also go at the end of the second phrase.
โ๏ธ Though I wasnโt keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
โ๏ธ We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, though.
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
๐#Grammar_Lesson๐
When should I use โWishโ in a sentence?๐ค
โI wish toโ can mean the same as โI want toโ but it is much, much more formal and less common.
#Tip: Use 'wish' with a noun to offer good wishes.
๐ธ I wish you a merry Christmas.
โ ๏ธ Hence that when you want to offer good wishes using a verb, you must use 'hope' and not 'wish'.
Example
โ I wish you the best of luck.
โซ๏ธ(wish + noun)
โ I hope you have the best of luck.
โซ๏ธ(wish + verb)
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
However, the main use of 'wish' is to say that we would like things to be different from what they are.
โ๏ธ I wish I were with you then.
โ๏ธ He wishes he could fly.
Notice that the verb tense which follows 'I wish' is 'more in the past' than the tense corresponding to its meaning.
Examples
โ๏ธ I never get invited to parties. I wish I got invited more.
โ๏ธ I'm too emotional. I wish I were more logical.
#Tip: In the case of 'will', where 'will' means 'show willingness' we use 'would'.
Examples
โ๏ธ He won't help me. I wish he would help me.
โ๏ธ You've eaten too much.I wish you would stop.
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Grammar
๐Learn-English-Tipss๐
๐#Grammar_Lesson๐
When should I use โWishโ in a sentence?๐ค
โI wish toโ can mean the same as โI want toโ but it is much, much more formal and less common.
#Tip: Use 'wish' with a noun to offer good wishes.
๐ธ I wish you a merry Christmas.
โ ๏ธ Hence that when you want to offer good wishes using a verb, you must use 'hope' and not 'wish'.
Example
โ I wish you the best of luck.
โซ๏ธ(wish + noun)
โ I hope you have the best of luck.
โซ๏ธ(wish + verb)
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
However, the main use of 'wish' is to say that we would like things to be different from what they are.
โ๏ธ I wish I were with you then.
โ๏ธ He wishes he could fly.
Notice that the verb tense which follows 'I wish' is 'more in the past' than the tense corresponding to its meaning.
Examples
โ๏ธ I never get invited to parties. I wish I got invited more.
โ๏ธ I'm too emotional. I wish I were more logical.
#Tip: In the case of 'will', where 'will' means 'show willingness' we use 'would'.
Examples
โ๏ธ He won't help me. I wish he would help me.
โ๏ธ You've eaten too much.I wish you would stop.
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Grammar
๐Learn-English-Tipss๐
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
Some common english phrases:
๐ฌto turn to (something)
โ๏ธ to begin talking about something else; to begin to focus on something else; to change the subject of conversation to another topic.
โ๏ธ After they discussed the weather and what they had done over the weekend, they turned to the projects they needed to do in the next week.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌto give it to (one) straight
โ๏ธto tell someone the full truth very directly, without delaying it or hiding anything.
โ๏ธ What are you trying to say? Just give it to me straight. Are you breaking up with me?
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌspeaking of (something)
โ๏ธa phrase used to show that one wants to add information that is somehow related to a particular topic that was just mentioned.
โ๏ธMaggie was talking about the way she disliked the color of her office, when Ahmed said, โSpeaking of offices, weโve decided to look for a new office building.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌoff the record
โ๏ธ a phrase used to let other people know that information is secret and shouldnโt be shared with others, or at least not while using the speakerโs name.
โ๏ธ The politician agreed to have an interview with the reporter, but only if everything he said would be off the record.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌby the way
โ๏ธ a phrase used when someone wants to say something that is only slightly related to the current discussion and isnโt the main focus.
โ๏ธ The class was discussing recent developments in energy efficiency, when one student said, โBy the way, did anyone read the articles in todayโs newspaper about the tax credits for buying electric cars?โ
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌto hand (someone) (something)
โ๏ธ to give something to someone.
โ๏ธCould you please hand me that pencil? Thanks.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌin line for
โ๏ธ ready for something to happen; waiting to be next; waiting to receive something.
โ๏ธ Many geologists think California is next in line for a major earthquake.
Tap here to learn more daily expressions.
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
Some common english phrases:
๐ฌto turn to (something)
โ๏ธ to begin talking about something else; to begin to focus on something else; to change the subject of conversation to another topic.
โ๏ธ After they discussed the weather and what they had done over the weekend, they turned to the projects they needed to do in the next week.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌto give it to (one) straight
โ๏ธto tell someone the full truth very directly, without delaying it or hiding anything.
โ๏ธ What are you trying to say? Just give it to me straight. Are you breaking up with me?
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌspeaking of (something)
โ๏ธa phrase used to show that one wants to add information that is somehow related to a particular topic that was just mentioned.
โ๏ธMaggie was talking about the way she disliked the color of her office, when Ahmed said, โSpeaking of offices, weโve decided to look for a new office building.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌoff the record
โ๏ธ a phrase used to let other people know that information is secret and shouldnโt be shared with others, or at least not while using the speakerโs name.
โ๏ธ The politician agreed to have an interview with the reporter, but only if everything he said would be off the record.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌby the way
โ๏ธ a phrase used when someone wants to say something that is only slightly related to the current discussion and isnโt the main focus.
โ๏ธ The class was discussing recent developments in energy efficiency, when one student said, โBy the way, did anyone read the articles in todayโs newspaper about the tax credits for buying electric cars?โ
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌto hand (someone) (something)
โ๏ธ to give something to someone.
โ๏ธCould you please hand me that pencil? Thanks.
โขโขโโโโขโ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ตโโขโโโโขโข
๐ฌin line for
โ๏ธ ready for something to happen; waiting to be next; waiting to receive something.
โ๏ธ Many geologists think California is next in line for a major earthquake.
Tap here to learn more daily expressions.
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๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
โญ *Idioms & Phrases* โญ
๐ฐ1. Sweeping Statement โ Thoughtless statement
๐ฐ2. All at sea โ Puzzled
๐ฐ3. Enough rope โ Enough freedom for action
๐ฐ4. By fits and start โ Irregularly
๐ฐ5. Fell foul of โ Got into trouble with
๐ฐ6. Token strike โ Short strike held as warning
๐ฐ7. Face the music โ Get reprimanded
๐ฐ8. Look down upon โ Hate intensely
๐ฐ9. Flogging a dead horse โ Wasting time in useless effort
๐ฐ10. Under a cloud โ Under suspicion
๐ฐ11. Green thumb โ To have a natural interest
๐ฐ12. Played havoc โ Caused destruction
๐ฐ13. No love lost between โ Not on good terms
๐ฐ14. Fair and square โ Honest
๐ฐ15. A white elephant โ Costly or troublesome possession
๐ฐ16. Out and out โ Totally
๐ฐ17. On the cuff โ On credit
๐ฐ18. Does not hold water โ Cannot be believed
๐ฐ19. A wild goose chase โ Futile search
๐ฐ20. In a tight corner โ In a difficult situation
๐ฐ21. Going places โ Talented and successful
๐ฐ22. In cold blood โ A murder done without intention
๐ฐ23. Off and on โ Occasionally
๐ฐ24. Hard and fast โ Strict
๐ฐ25. Took to heels โ Run away in fear
๐ฐ26. To keep up โ To keep in touch
๐ฐ27. Make a clean breast โ Confess without reserve
๐ฐ28. Heads will roll โ Transfers will take place
๐ฐ29. Make no bones about โ Do not have any hesitation in anything
๐ฐ30. Take after โ Resembles
๐ฐ31. To starve off โ Postpone
๐ฐ32. To give a piece of mind โ To reprimand
๐ฐ33. Rest on laurels โ To be complacent
๐ฐ34. Pay through nose โ Pay an extremely high price
๐ฐ35. Draw on fancy โ Use imagination
๐ฐ36. Turn an honest living โ Make an legitimate living
๐ฐ37. Give the game away โ Give out the secret
๐ฐ38. Cheek by jowl โ Very near
๐ฐ39. Give in โ Yield
๐ฐ40. Run riot โ Act without restraint
๐ฐ41. Go through fire and water โ Undergo any risk
๐ฐ42. Talking through hat โ Talking nonsense
๐ฐ43. Put up with โ Tolerate
๐ฐ44. By fits and starts โ Irregularly
๐ฐ45. Reading between the lines โ Understanding the hidden meaning
๐ฐ46. Get the sack โ dismissed from
๐ฐ47. Pros and cons โ Considering all the facts
๐ฐ48. By leaps and bounds โ Very Quickly
๐ฐ49. In the good books โIn favour with boss
๐ฐ50. In the long run โ Ultimately
๐ฐ51. To be always oneโs beck and call โ At oneโs disposal (ready to serve oneโs master)
๐ฐ52. Turn a deaf ear โ Disregard/ignore/refuse
๐ฐ53. At oneโs witโs end โ Puzzled/confused/perplexed
๐ฐ54. To fight tooth and nail โ To fight in a determined way for what you want
๐ฐ55. The green-eyed monster โ Used as a way of talking about jealousy
๐ฐ56. Set the record straight โ Give a correct account
๐ฐ57. Good Samaritan โ Helpful person
๐ฐ58. Bad blood โ Angry feeling
๐ฐ59. To go to the whole hog โ To do it completely
๐ฐ60. Lay out โ Spend
๐ฐ61. Laying off โ Dismissal from jobs
๐ฐ62. Leaps and bounds โ At rapid pace
๐ฐ63. Spilling the beans โ Revealing the information indiscreetly
๐ฐ64. Carry out โ Execute
๐ฐ65. Went to the winds โ Dissipated/ To be utterly lost
๐ฐ66. Ins and outs โ Full details
๐ฐ67. A white elephant โ A costly but useless possession
๐ฐ68. Fed up โ Annoyed
๐ฐ69. In the good books โ In favour with
๐ฐ70. Sharp practices โ Dishonest means
๐ฐ71. In high spirits โ Full of hope and enthusiasm
๐ฐ72. Shake in shoes โ Tremble with fear
๐ฐ73. Fits and starts โ Not regularly
๐ฐ74. Close shave โ Narrow shave
๐ฐ75. Take with a grain of salt โ To listen to something with considerable doubt
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
โญ *Idioms & Phrases* โญ
๐ฐ1. Sweeping Statement โ Thoughtless statement
๐ฐ2. All at sea โ Puzzled
๐ฐ3. Enough rope โ Enough freedom for action
๐ฐ4. By fits and start โ Irregularly
๐ฐ5. Fell foul of โ Got into trouble with
๐ฐ6. Token strike โ Short strike held as warning
๐ฐ7. Face the music โ Get reprimanded
๐ฐ8. Look down upon โ Hate intensely
๐ฐ9. Flogging a dead horse โ Wasting time in useless effort
๐ฐ10. Under a cloud โ Under suspicion
๐ฐ11. Green thumb โ To have a natural interest
๐ฐ12. Played havoc โ Caused destruction
๐ฐ13. No love lost between โ Not on good terms
๐ฐ14. Fair and square โ Honest
๐ฐ15. A white elephant โ Costly or troublesome possession
๐ฐ16. Out and out โ Totally
๐ฐ17. On the cuff โ On credit
๐ฐ18. Does not hold water โ Cannot be believed
๐ฐ19. A wild goose chase โ Futile search
๐ฐ20. In a tight corner โ In a difficult situation
๐ฐ21. Going places โ Talented and successful
๐ฐ22. In cold blood โ A murder done without intention
๐ฐ23. Off and on โ Occasionally
๐ฐ24. Hard and fast โ Strict
๐ฐ25. Took to heels โ Run away in fear
๐ฐ26. To keep up โ To keep in touch
๐ฐ27. Make a clean breast โ Confess without reserve
๐ฐ28. Heads will roll โ Transfers will take place
๐ฐ29. Make no bones about โ Do not have any hesitation in anything
๐ฐ30. Take after โ Resembles
๐ฐ31. To starve off โ Postpone
๐ฐ32. To give a piece of mind โ To reprimand
๐ฐ33. Rest on laurels โ To be complacent
๐ฐ34. Pay through nose โ Pay an extremely high price
๐ฐ35. Draw on fancy โ Use imagination
๐ฐ36. Turn an honest living โ Make an legitimate living
๐ฐ37. Give the game away โ Give out the secret
๐ฐ38. Cheek by jowl โ Very near
๐ฐ39. Give in โ Yield
๐ฐ40. Run riot โ Act without restraint
๐ฐ41. Go through fire and water โ Undergo any risk
๐ฐ42. Talking through hat โ Talking nonsense
๐ฐ43. Put up with โ Tolerate
๐ฐ44. By fits and starts โ Irregularly
๐ฐ45. Reading between the lines โ Understanding the hidden meaning
๐ฐ46. Get the sack โ dismissed from
๐ฐ47. Pros and cons โ Considering all the facts
๐ฐ48. By leaps and bounds โ Very Quickly
๐ฐ49. In the good books โIn favour with boss
๐ฐ50. In the long run โ Ultimately
๐ฐ51. To be always oneโs beck and call โ At oneโs disposal (ready to serve oneโs master)
๐ฐ52. Turn a deaf ear โ Disregard/ignore/refuse
๐ฐ53. At oneโs witโs end โ Puzzled/confused/perplexed
๐ฐ54. To fight tooth and nail โ To fight in a determined way for what you want
๐ฐ55. The green-eyed monster โ Used as a way of talking about jealousy
๐ฐ56. Set the record straight โ Give a correct account
๐ฐ57. Good Samaritan โ Helpful person
๐ฐ58. Bad blood โ Angry feeling
๐ฐ59. To go to the whole hog โ To do it completely
๐ฐ60. Lay out โ Spend
๐ฐ61. Laying off โ Dismissal from jobs
๐ฐ62. Leaps and bounds โ At rapid pace
๐ฐ63. Spilling the beans โ Revealing the information indiscreetly
๐ฐ64. Carry out โ Execute
๐ฐ65. Went to the winds โ Dissipated/ To be utterly lost
๐ฐ66. Ins and outs โ Full details
๐ฐ67. A white elephant โ A costly but useless possession
๐ฐ68. Fed up โ Annoyed
๐ฐ69. In the good books โ In favour with
๐ฐ70. Sharp practices โ Dishonest means
๐ฐ71. In high spirits โ Full of hope and enthusiasm
๐ฐ72. Shake in shoes โ Tremble with fear
๐ฐ73. Fits and starts โ Not regularly
๐ฐ74. Close shave โ Narrow shave
๐ฐ75. Take with a grain of salt โ To listen to something with considerable doubt
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โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
โ๏ธ *Idiom* :
*_Jump the gun_* .
โกMeaning :
๐ช to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
๐ Example :
๐ Don't jump the gun without proper knowledge.
๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
โ๏ธ *Idiom* :
*_Jump the gun_* .
โกMeaning :
๐ช to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
๐ Example :
๐ Don't jump the gun without proper knowledge.
๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
*_How to say you donโt like something_*
๐ท๐น๐บ๐ธS. A
The following phrases are great to say โI donโt likeโ but in a polite manner.
*to not be not crazy aboutโฆ.*
Iโm not crazy about traveling by plane.
They are not crazy about the winter.
*to dislikeโฆ.*
I dislike peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
You dislike going to the doctor.
*I hateโฆ.*
The kids hate waking up early in the morning.
I hate alcohol. I prefer soda or juice.
*canโt standโฆ.*
I canโt stand that girl. She is always making fun of me.
They canโt stand waiting in line.
*to not care forโฆ*
She doesnโt care for white chocolate.
I donโt much care for vegetables.
*(โฆ) is not (my/your/her/his/our/their) cup of tea* That kind of music is not my cup of tea.
To be honest,รฑ playing baseball is not my cup of tea.
I know comedies are not your cup of tea, but I think you would like this movie.
๐ท๐น๐บ๐ธS. A
The following phrases are great to say โI donโt likeโ but in a polite manner.
*to not be not crazy aboutโฆ.*
Iโm not crazy about traveling by plane.
They are not crazy about the winter.
*to dislikeโฆ.*
I dislike peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
You dislike going to the doctor.
*I hateโฆ.*
The kids hate waking up early in the morning.
I hate alcohol. I prefer soda or juice.
*canโt standโฆ.*
I canโt stand that girl. She is always making fun of me.
They canโt stand waiting in line.
*to not care forโฆ*
She doesnโt care for white chocolate.
I donโt much care for vegetables.
*(โฆ) is not (my/your/her/his/our/their) cup of tea* That kind of music is not my cup of tea.
To be honest,รฑ playing baseball is not my cup of tea.
I know comedies are not your cup of tea, but I think you would like this movie.
*Intermediate phrases to express your likes*
*to be a big fan of somethingโฆ*
Iโm a big fan of chocolate chip cookies.
Sheโs a big fan of German cars.
We are big fans of Brazilian soccer.
*to be a big fan of + gerund*
Iโm a big fan of cooking pasta for my friends.
Heโs a big fan of going to the gym before 6 am. *to enjoy + something*
We enjoyed the movie.
I enjoy sunsets.
*to enjoy + gerund*
I enjoy watching horror movies.
They enjoy traveling by plane. *to be keen on somethingโฆ*
Iโm keen on Indian food.
Heโs keen on tennis.
*to be keen on + gerund*
Iโm keen on reading fiction.
The kids are keen on playing football.
*to be a big fan of somethingโฆ*
Iโm a big fan of chocolate chip cookies.
Sheโs a big fan of German cars.
We are big fans of Brazilian soccer.
*to be a big fan of + gerund*
Iโm a big fan of cooking pasta for my friends.
Heโs a big fan of going to the gym before 6 am. *to enjoy + something*
We enjoyed the movie.
I enjoy sunsets.
*to enjoy + gerund*
I enjoy watching horror movies.
They enjoy traveling by plane. *to be keen on somethingโฆ*
Iโm keen on Indian food.
Heโs keen on tennis.
*to be keen on + gerund*
Iโm keen on reading fiction.
The kids are keen on playing football.
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Advanced_grammar
๐ข REPORTED SPEECH ๐ข
โ We often need to tell others what someone else said. There are two ways to do this. One is to say the same words and use quotation marks. That is "direct speech." The other method is to summarize, or tell about what someone said. This is called "reported speech." Before we get into the rules for reporting speech, here are the terms we are using to explain it.
๐งโ๐ Rules for reporting speech ๐จโ๐
๐ฅ To get this kind of sentence right, there are four things you should keep in mind:
1โฃ The first rule is to choose a reporting verb and tense.
โญ๏ธ With current, repeated or recent events, the reporting verb is in the present tense. "He says he is hungry, so let's go to lunch." A habitual or repeated statement is in the present tense: "Everyone says the water is safe to drink." For reporting less immediate speech, choose the past tense. The reporting verb is often said, but it can also be told, or other verbs like ordered, stated, or reported, depending on the situation. When reporting questions, you can use verbs like asked or requested.
2โฃ The second rule is to change the perspective, or point of view.
โญ๏ธThat means I becomes he, she, or they.
"Mary said 'I ate the pie."' becomes
"She said that she ate the pie."
"The boys said, 'We are coming tomorrow'" becomes
"They said they are coming tomorrow."
๐ข Next, choose whether to include "that or "if."
โญ๏ธYou can say, "He says he is at home" or "He says that he is at home." That is a conjunction here, linking the two parts of the sentence. It is optional. Another conjunction, if, is required when reporting on a question: "He asked me if I knew how to play tennis."
4โฃ The fourth rule is to "backshift" the tense.
โญ๏ธThis is the trickiest part of reported speech. When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported clause is in the past tense, too. The verb aspect, showing whether the action is completed, matches. Here are some examples:โ
"I am buying my ticket." (present continuous)
-> He said he was buying his ticket. (past continuous)
Ashley: "I have fixed my bicycle." (present perfect)
-> She said she had fixed her bicycle. (past perfect
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Advanced_grammar
๐ข REPORTED SPEECH ๐ข
โ We often need to tell others what someone else said. There are two ways to do this. One is to say the same words and use quotation marks. That is "direct speech." The other method is to summarize, or tell about what someone said. This is called "reported speech." Before we get into the rules for reporting speech, here are the terms we are using to explain it.
๐งโ๐ Rules for reporting speech ๐จโ๐
๐ฅ To get this kind of sentence right, there are four things you should keep in mind:
1โฃ The first rule is to choose a reporting verb and tense.
โญ๏ธ With current, repeated or recent events, the reporting verb is in the present tense. "He says he is hungry, so let's go to lunch." A habitual or repeated statement is in the present tense: "Everyone says the water is safe to drink." For reporting less immediate speech, choose the past tense. The reporting verb is often said, but it can also be told, or other verbs like ordered, stated, or reported, depending on the situation. When reporting questions, you can use verbs like asked or requested.
2โฃ The second rule is to change the perspective, or point of view.
โญ๏ธThat means I becomes he, she, or they.
"Mary said 'I ate the pie."' becomes
"She said that she ate the pie."
"The boys said, 'We are coming tomorrow'" becomes
"They said they are coming tomorrow."
๐ข Next, choose whether to include "that or "if."
โญ๏ธYou can say, "He says he is at home" or "He says that he is at home." That is a conjunction here, linking the two parts of the sentence. It is optional. Another conjunction, if, is required when reporting on a question: "He asked me if I knew how to play tennis."
4โฃ The fourth rule is to "backshift" the tense.
โญ๏ธThis is the trickiest part of reported speech. When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported clause is in the past tense, too. The verb aspect, showing whether the action is completed, matches. Here are some examples:โ
"I am buying my ticket." (present continuous)
-> He said he was buying his ticket. (past continuous)
Ashley: "I have fixed my bicycle." (present perfect)
-> She said she had fixed her bicycle. (past perfect
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True beauty isn't in the face. It's in the heart ๐
Beauty on the face fades off, but a beautiful heart stays forever ๐
May ALLAH grant us inner beauty and let that inner beauty reflect in our actions ... Aameen ๐
Quruxda dhabta ah wajiga kuma jirto. Qalbiga ayay ku jirtaa ๐
Quruxda wajiga way libdho, laakiin qalbiga qurxoon weligiis buu sii jirayaa ๐
ALLAH ha ina waafajiyo quruxda gudaha hana u daayo quruxda gudaha inay ka muuqato ficilkeena
Beauty on the face fades off, but a beautiful heart stays forever ๐
May ALLAH grant us inner beauty and let that inner beauty reflect in our actions ... Aameen ๐
Quruxda dhabta ah wajiga kuma jirto. Qalbiga ayay ku jirtaa ๐
Quruxda wajiga way libdho, laakiin qalbiga qurxoon weligiis buu sii jirayaa ๐
ALLAH ha ina waafajiyo quruxda gudaha hana u daayo quruxda gudaha inay ka muuqato ficilkeena