Download or read book How to Use Numbers in Conversation Numbers in English Sentences written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: Types of Numbers Standard Words for Numbers Various Expressions Structure (1) -- Multiple Number [In the Beginning or Middle of the Sentence] Structure (2) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun Structure (3) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun + of Structure (4) -- Multiple Number (Less) + of + Multiple Number (More) Structure (5) -- Multiple Number (Less) + of + Multiple Number (More) + of + Noun Structure (6) -- Multiple Number + and + Multiple Number Structure (7) -- Number + Times Structure (8) -- Half/Double/Twice/Thrice/Fraction Structure (09) -- Number + As Many + (Noun, Etc. + As) Structure (10) -- As much (As) Structure (11) -- Number + ‘As Likely’ or ‘More Likely’ Sample This: Structure (1) -- Multiple Number [In the Beginning or Middle of Sentence] Hundreds gathered in front of the parliament building early on Monday. Hundreds were injured in two days of clashes. Thousands evacuated after explosions at a munitions depot. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Cubans and Haitians have lost their lives at sea seeking freedom and opportunity. Millions marched against the government in over 400 cities. The industry produced several hundred million units a year. The exact loss of the property is not yet known but rough estimates put the losses to ten million dollars. More than three million Australians lack access to critical financial services. Trillions dong spent to build ports that have been left idle. Trillions will need to be spent on infrastructure very soon. Agriculture and tourism are a trillion-dollar economy. Mobiles are a multi-trillion-dollar industry, even bigger than pharmaceuticals. It would add more than a trillion dollars to the economy every year. Global loss to fraud ran into trillions. She said she would have donated most of her $4 trillion to charity. The universe is estimated to be somewhere between 13 billion to 14 billion years old. Structure (2) -- Multiple Number + of + Noun 2-A. HUNDREDS OF Hundreds of stocks saw much more dramatic gains. Hundreds of new jobs were being created every year. Hundreds of homes were destroyed in wildfires. Hundreds of police officers had taken off their bullet-proof vests. Hundreds of students participated in the competition. Hundreds of wannabe leaders are roaming our streets. Hundreds of candidates were standing for parliamentary elections. Hundreds of residents remained without electricity and water Monday evening. Hundreds of riot police continued to fire tear gas and jets of water during the agitation. Hundreds of protestors from a wide variety of activist groups staged protests. He has received hundreds of awards. Stories behind these and the hundreds of other Asian bus accidents are the same. He was welcomed to the University by hundreds of students and fans. The flames torched hundreds of homes now. The explosion killed 15 people and destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes. The medical laboratory admitted to paying bribes to hundreds of doctors in the city. Many have walked hundreds of miles fleeing fighting in the capital. Just one severe typhoon could leave behind hundreds of people dead. He posted hundreds of messages on a public Internet forum. The process will involve hundreds of community meetings. There's little sense in having hundreds of followers who don't know what you do. Every year, hundreds of people across the country get infected with contagious diseases. There are hundreds of young writers in India. What about the hundreds of illegal refineries 'discovered' every day? The Corps of Engineers operates hundreds of reservoirs across the nation. We found maps of hundreds of houses. The fire has wiped out hundreds of homes. The police raid left hundreds of protesters injured. A squall line is a line of thunderstorms that extend for hundreds of miles. Police detained hundreds of illegal migrants.
Download or read book The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation written by Lester Kaufman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.
Download or read book Cambridge Advanced Learner s Dictionary written by Kate Woodford and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.
Download or read book Common English Sentences English in Daily Life written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sample This: Common English Sentences -- A About -- It doesn’t matter who says what about me. About -- That’s what being American is all about. About -- They were going about their daily lives. About -- This is what life is about. About -- This training has been all about that. About -- We have nothing to feel defensive about. About -- What city was all about today? Abuse -- He was found guilty of abusing his office. Accept -- He accepted an opportunity with enthusiasm. Accept -- He accepted his invitation for his birthday. Accept -- He accepted it without protest. Account -- Asia accounts for the maximum oral cancer cases. Account -- Lighting accounts for 20 percent of the total electricity demand. Account -- Our state accounts for 9 of 10 eggs exported. Account -- She gave the police a full account of the incident. Account -- The team gave a good account of themselves in the match. Accuse -- Protestors accused the state govt. of inaction. Achieve -- He achieved some measure of success. Achieve -- He has achieved, what was impossible to think. Achieve -- He is the only person to have achieved such a significant shift. Across -- A wave of attacks across the country killed 95. Across -- Moonlight glittered across the coconut leaves. Across -- My house is just across the street. Across -- Police officers across ranks expressed shock. Across -- Red alert sounded across the state. Across -- She watched the incident from across the road. Across -- The blast has cut across class and gender. Across -- The government launched military drills across half the country. Across -- The issue is slowly becoming a matter of debate across villages in the country. Across -- We could also attack across the border. Act -- He acted in a street play. Act -- Heat acts on metals. Act -- I act from a sense of duty. Act -- My lawyer acts for me. Act -- You should act up to my advice. Activity -- It is quite unfortunate that such an inhuman activity is taking place here. Add -- He added his signature to the petition. Address -- President addressed a press conference. Address -- They received 25 objections and addressed all of them. Administer -- Administer anti-polio drops. Admit -- She was admitted with a severe breathing problem. Adopt -- He adopted the look of Obama. Advance -- The mob advanced us shouting angrily. Advice -- I have a piece of advice for you. After -- Take medicine twice after the fever is down. Agree -- He agreed to act opposite me in the movie. Agree -- We agreed to another demand of him. Ahead -- Our team was ahead by two goals. Ahead -- Preparations for the festival begin ahead. Aim -- My remarks were not aimed at you. Aim -- The new bill aims at filling the gaps in the existing laws. Alarm -- It is nothing to be alarmed about. Allocate -- The government has allocated the funds. Along -- CM and Deputy CM were sworn in along with a 24-member cabinet by Governor. Along -- Enter the lane alongside the Newspaper office. Along -- He had come to the city along with his wife for sightseeing a week ago. Along -- He was missing along with his servant. Along -- The sanctuary area runs along with three states. Among -- From among those he prescribes medicines too are ministers. Amount -- Cartoon amounted to an “insult” to the icon. Amount -- It amounts to judicial indiscipline. Amount -- His action amounts to a violation of human and civil rights. Anger -- His argument angered the driver and a clash ensued. Answer -- Nobody answered the repeated knocks. Answer -- An email to him wasn’t immediately answered. Any -- It was the funniest thing any of us have seen for ages. Any -- The situation is not any better in nearby villages. Apart -- An explosion tore apart a coach of a passenger train. Appear -- A blip appeared on the Radar. Appear -- Efforts appeared to be getting nowhere. Appear -- He appeared calm. Appear -- He appeared unsteady on his feet. Appear -- News-item appeared in the national dailies. Appear -- She appeared the most pretty thing in the world. Appear -- A ship appeared a huge black shadow to me. Appear -- The match appeared to have been fixed. Appear -- They appeared to be making efforts to trace the missing kids. Appear -- They wanted her to appear in advertisements. Apply -- I applied this to myself. Apply -- She applied vermilion on her head. Approach -- They approached a checkpoint. Arise -- A dispute arose between two groups over the sum of money won in gambling. Arise -- His behavior aroused the suspicion of the security guards. Arise -- The only difficulties arose from language barriers. Arise -- The question does not arise. Arise -- They aroused other people’s suspicions. Arm -- Cops were armed with tear gas shells. Ask -- Goddess asked me for a boon. Ask -- He asked “uncomfortable” questions. Ask -- He asked her about her well-being. Assess -- A team of experts will assess the situation. Assess -- CM assessed the status of relief work. Associate -- He was in fear of her life and the life and safety of anyone associated with her. Associate -- People associate harmful or bad with the word bacteria. Associate -- Pink is associated with grace. Assume -- He was believed to have assumed different identities over the years. Assume -- His remarks assume significance. Assume -- The meeting assumed great importance for student’s future. Assume -- The move assumed importance in the light of the incident. Attach -- We attach great importance to our health. Attain -- Their families had decided to wed them once they attained marriageable age. Attempt -- He attempted to answer all his questions. Attempt -- He was attempting to overtake another vehicle. Attract -- He attracted my attention. Attribute -- He attributed the bad state of parks to a lack of funds. Authorize -- I authorized him for payments. Avenge -- He wanted to avenge the humiliation he suffered. Average -- He is above average height for his age. Avert -- We made specific plans to avert the threat. Avoid -- He avoided a direct answer. Avoid -- She was upset because she thought he was avoiding her. Avoid -- They avoided looking at each other. Awake -- The city awoke to a clear but cold morning. Awake -- I awoke later on to the sound of my cell phone ringing. Away -- We were away so long.
Download or read book Common English Phrases written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are Phrases? In simple words, phrases are a ‘group of words’ which have a particular meaning when used together. Phrases may contain two or more words. You can also define ‘phrase’ in the following words: A phrase is a group of words acting as a single part of speech and not containing both a subject and a verb. Or A phrase is said to be an apt, brief and cogent expression. Or A phrase is a small group of words that may stand together on its own. NOTE: Phrases containing two or more words are widely used in daily English. Below is the list of phrases in alphabetical order. SAMPLE THIS: Common English Phrases -- A -AFFECTED [Meaning: suffering] Common Phrases: Cyclone-affected areas Explosion-affected people Famine-affected region Flood-affected city Rain-affected families Violence-affected community -AFFLICTED [Meaning: badly affected] Common Phrases: Disease-afflicted infant Drought-afflicted villages Terror-afflicted countries AGE Common Phrases: Advancing age Age-defying beauty products Age gap Age-old conventions / custom / tradition / social norms Cut-off age Lower / upper age limit Marriageable age Old-age complications ALL- [Meaning: each and everyone; completely; in the highest degree] Common Phrases: All-out offensive All-state shutdown All-terrain truck All-weather roads All-woman bank ANIMAL Common Phrases: Animal instincts Animal rights groups Animal-human conflict Aquatic animal Stray-animal feeders ANTI- [Meaning: the opposite of; opposite to; preventing] Common Phrases: Anti-aircraft missiles Anti-auto theft squad team Anti-bacterial treatment Anti-biotic drug Anti-competitive practices Anti-copying act Anti-corruption body / watchdog Anti-drug drive Anti-encroachment drive Anti-extremism campaign Anti-graft activist / court Anti-hate laws Anti-inflammatory effect Anti-liquor stir Anti-malarial medications Anti-national destabilizing agenda Anti-national elements / mindset Anti-obscene calls cell Anti-people policies Anti-poaching steps Anti-rowdy squad Anti-sabotage team Anti-spam legislation Anti-terror cooperation / system Anti-terrorism intelligence unit Anti-theft checking campaign -ARMED [Meaning: carrying or having weapons] Common Phrases: Nuclear-armed countries / state Rifle-armed guard Shotgun-armed policeman ATTACK Common Phrases: Arial attacks Attack-site Cowardly attack Dreadful terror attacks Maximum impact attack Sectarian attacks Vigilante group attack ATTENTION Common Phrases: Attention-grabbing headline / stunts Attention-seeking behavior ATTITUDE Common Phrases: Attitude problem Broad-minded attitude Callus / confrontation / negative / obstinate / positive attitude Phrases starting with ‘-ed, -en, etc. Words’ Abandoned dug-cum bore well Accumulated anger Agitated mob Alleged student Animated cartoons Appalled silence Apprehended litigation Armed conflict / uprising Assumed name Attempted robbery Also Note: Construction-allied industries Flight-associated headaches Huge-accounted wealth Internationally acclaimed poet State-advised price Phrases starting with ‘-ing Words’ Acting chairman of the city Adjoining banks Ailing former leader Aspiring candidates for MITs Aspiring immigrants to Germany Aspiring policeman Awe-inspiring crafts Other Common Phrases – A Abode of the gods Abortive bid Abrupt departure Absolute authority Absorbent paper Abstract principles Academic excellence / qualifications Academically bright student Access control system Accident insurance / spot / site Accused applicant Aches and pains Active involvement / part / participation Actively zealous Actual fact Acutely conscious Adhesive quality Administrative error / sources Admissible evidence Adolescent boys / girls Advance notice / tax / warning / booking Adventurous mind Adverse circumstances / effect / experience / verdict Advertising campaign Advisory body / committee Aerial display fireworks Agreement of negotiation Air-conditioned bus Aluminum foil Amateur photographer Ambitious project Ample hint An American of Indian descent Analytical survey Ancestor worship Ancient civilization Ancillary services Animated cartoons / discussion Annual ancestor worship Annual budget / income / meeting / report Anxious face Apocalyptic moment Application form Approaches and departures Aptitude test Aromatic fragrance / oils Art exhibition Artificial fertilizer / limb As above so below Assembly elections Asylum-seekers Atheist ideology Atomic energy Attention motion / span Auspicious day / moment Autonomous province Average income community Award ceremony Awareness rally
Download or read book Daily English Important Notes Improve Your English written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. Collective Phrases 02. Cries of Creatures 03(A). Young Ones of Birds/Animals/Insects 03(B). Animals/Birds/Insects and Their Homes 04. Flowers and the Quality They Refer to 05. Anniversary Gifts 06. Idiomatic Comparisons 07. Natives Sample This: 01. Collective Phrases [AMOUNT / NUMBER] 01. ACCUMULATION Meaning: gradual increase of something in number or quantity Examples: an accumulation of capital an accumulation of fat an accumulation of laws an accumulation of paperwork 02. ARMADA Meaning: a large group of armed ships | a large group of people, things, etc. Examples: an armada of drivers an armada of gunboats an armada of trucks an armada of vessels 03. ARMY Meaning: an organized group of people or things Examples: an army of advisers an army of ants an army of nurses an army of photographers an army of robots an army of soldiers an army of volunteers 04. ARRAY Meaning: an impressive group or collection of things or people Examples: an array of activities an array of bottles an array of costumes an array of hats an array of jackets an array of programs an array of regulations an array of services an array of styles an array of topics an array of weapons 05. ASSORTMENT Meaning: a collection of different things or of different types of the same thing Examples: an assortment of artists an assortment of clothes an assortment of dishes an assortment of evidence an assortment of films an assortment of games an assortment of gifts an assortment of homes an assortment of plates an assortment of weapons 06. BAND Meaning: a group of people who do something together or who have the same ideas, interests or purpose Examples: a band of criminals a band of activists a band of musicians a band of outlaws a band of protesters a band of singers a band of thieves 07. BALE Meaning: a large amount of a light material; pressed or wrapped tightly together and tied up with cords, etc. Examples: a bale of cardboard a bale of cotton a bale of the fibers a bale of hay a bale of paper a bale of straw a bale of wool 08. BARRAGE Meaning: a sudden and aggressive occurrence of a large number of something, that are directed at somebody Examples: a barrage of abuses a barrage of attacks a barrage of bullets a barrage of changes a barrage of complaints a barrage of criticism a barrage of digital ads a barrage of emails a barrage of gunfire a barrage of phone calls a barrage of punches a barrage of queries a barrage of questions a barrage of tests 09. BATCH Meaning: a number of people or things that are regarded as a group | a consignment of goods produced at one time Examples: a batch of bottles a batch of cookies a batch of ice cream a batch of images a batch of letters a batch of noodles a batch of petitions a batch of players a batch of students a batch of vehicles 10. BEVY Meaning: a large group of people or things of the same kind Examples: a bevy of dancers a bevy of girls or women a bevy of laws a bevy of models a bevy of officers a bevy of proposals a bevy of quails a bevy of schools a bevy of sensors a bevy of vendors 11. BOARD Meaning: a powerful group of people who make decisions and control a company or other organization Examples: a board of advisors a board of commissioners a board of directors a board of doctors a board of governors a board of legislators a board of managers a board of regents a board of service operators a board of supervisors a board of trustees
Download or read book How to Use the Word Go In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Go written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Go’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Go’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Go’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Go’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Go’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Go’ 07. English Word: ‘Go’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Go’ Sample This: Turn is a regular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) -- TURN Second Form (Past Form) -- TURNED Third Form (Past Participle) -- TURNED Present Perfect of ‘Come’ – Have/Has Turned Past Perfect of ‘Come’ -- Had Turned -ING Form of ‘Come’ -- turning Infinitive of ‘Come’ -- To Turn MOST COMMON Meanings OF “GO” AS The MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 01: to move or travel from one place to another Example Sentences: (go + adv./prep.) When can a child go into a swimming pool? He had gone to Amsterdam to celebrate her birthday last year. As a flight attendant, she has been to many countries. (=went and returned) When was the last time you went to the dentist's? Will you go to work if you're sick? (go to do sth) He has gone to meet him at the airport Meaning 02: to move or travel in a particular way (go + adv./prep.) Example Sentence: Sometimes we went fast, sometimes we went slow! Meaning 03: (of money) to be spent or used for sth Example Sentence: Where all your money went? Her salary goes to a local children's charity. (go on sth) 80% of his wages went on gambling. (go to do sth) 50% of his salary goes to pay the medical bills. Meaning 04: to be sounded as a signal or warning sign Example Sentences: The whistle went for the interval. The whistle went for full time with the score sitting on nil. The alarm went for an air raid The alarm went for us to be ready. Meaning 05: to move or travel over a particular distance (go + noun) Example Sentences: The van has gone 20 miles now with no problems yet. Flames went 50 feet in the air. Meaning 06: (go + adv./prep.) used to talk about how a situation progresses Example Sentences: His daughter's first day of school went well and without any big issue. How can you tell if a job interview went well? My job & visa process went smoothly. The presidential election went smoothly. We have a discussion about the way things are going. We have guys who want to change the way things are going. He was fully prepared and the job went efficiently. Officials say the exercise went safely as planned.
Download or read book Test Your English Useful English Exercises written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books covers the following topics: 01. Conditional Sentences 02. Causative Sentences 03. Interrogative Sentences 04. Imperative Sentences 05. Beginning of a Sentence 06. Using Tenses 07. Collective Nouns 08. Reflexive Pronouns 09. Verb Forms 10. Prepositions -- I 11. Prepositions -- II 12. Idioms and Phrases -- I 13. Idioms and Phrases -- II 14. Idiomatic Comparisons 15. Repetition of Words -- I 16. Repetition of Words -- II 17. English Verb -- “BE” 18. English Verb -- “DO” 19. English Verb -- “Have” 20. English Modal Verbs 21. English Verb -- “Get” 22. English Past Verbs 23. Transitional Expressions 24. Common English Phrases -- I 25. Common English Phrases -- II 26. One-word Substitutes -- I 27. One-word Substitutes -- II 28. Complete the words -- I 29. Complete the words -- II 30. Complete the words -- III 31. Choose the Correct Spelling 32. English Synonyms 33. English Antonyms 34. Homophones 35. Compound Words -- I 36. Compound Words -- II 37. Compound Words -- III 38. Literary Terms 39. Informal Words -- I 40. Informal Words -- II 41. Phrasal Verbs -- I 42. Phrasal Verbs -- II 43. English Idioms -- I 44. English Idioms -- II 45. English Word Exercise -- I 46. English Word Exercise -- II 47. English Word Exercise -- III 48. English Word Exercise -- IV 49. English Word Exercise -- V 50. English Word Exercise – VI Sample This: 01. Conditional Sentences "Conditional sentences” express factual implications, or hypothetical situations and their consequences. Match the two halves of the sentences:- PART -- 1 01. Had the government taken action on that report at that time, 02. If anybody considers himself above the constitution 03. If given the opportunity, 04. If they fail to report to the department within a fortnight, 05. If we can engage with the great issues of our age, 06. If I had not had to do that extra work, and concentrated on myself 07. If there had been an engagement, it must have been a highly secretive affair and 08. They would socially boycott us 09. He could not have pitched tents inside the graveyard 10. He said police need not upgrade his security and that he won’t blame it 11. I will not stop telling the truth, 12. If they require assistance, 13. Industrialists said if cash flow did not increase in the coming days, 14. If we went to the house of a worker and he was not present, 15. I can't turn off my email notifications, because my boss will think PART -- 2 (A). he would join the army and serve the nation. (B). not only me but most of the others are unaware of it. (C). even if you burn me alive. (D). if something untoward were to happen to him. (E). if we continued with our demand to raze the statue. (F). we would not be caught in this situation today. (G). even if he owned the land. (H). I'm not working if I don't respond to him within five minutes. (I). their service will be terminated. (J). it might have been a different story coming into the final few days. (K). more and more factories would have no option but to shut down. (L). we can leverage the interest and attention of the millennial generation. (M). we will provide it immediately. (N). then it is wrong. (O). he can come to the camp for registration. Answers to the Exercise 01: 01. (F) || 02. (N) || 03. (A) || 04. (I) || 05. (L) || 06. (J) || 07. (B) || 08. (E) || 09. (G) || 10. (D) | 11 (C) || 12. (M) || 13. (K) || 14. (O) || 15. (H)
Download or read book Words In the English Language Useful Notes written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers the Following Topics: 01a. Words that are spelled differently In British and American English 01b. Words with two or more spellings [Usually used in British English only] 01c. Words with two or more spellings [Usually used in American English only] 01d. Words with two or more spellings [Usually used in both British and American English] 02a. Different Words for the same sense or meaning in British and American English 02b. Two or more Words for the same sense or meaning [Usually used in British English only] 02c. Two or more Words for the same sense or meaning [Usually used in American English only] 02d. Two or more Words for the same sense or meaning [Usually used in both British and American English] 03. Words that may be used in both small letters and Capital letters 4a. Verb + to-Infinitive 04b. Verb + Noun Phrase + to-Infinitive 05a. Verb + wh-clause 05b. Verb + Noun Phrase + wh-clause 06a. Verb + that-clause 06b. Verb + Noun Phrase + that-clause 07a. Verb + Direct Speech 07b. Verb + Noun Phrase + Direct Speech 08a. Verb + ‘-Ing Phrase’ 08b. Verb + Noun Phrase + ‘-Ing Phrase’ Sample This: 01a. Words that are spelled differently In British and American English Rule 1: ‘OUR’ in British English words usually changes to ‘OR’ in American English Words. British Spelling (Br) || American Spelling (Ame) ---- (Parts of Speech they belong to) 01. arbour (Br) || arbor (Ame) ---- [noun] 02. ardour (Br) || ardor (Ame) ---- [noun] 03. armour (Br) || armor (Ame) ---- [noun] 04. armoured (Br) || armored (Ame) ---- [adjective] 05. armourer (Br) || armorer (Ame) ---- [noun] 06. armoury (Br) || armory (Ame) ---- [noun] 07. behaviour (Br) || behavior (Ame) ---- [noun] 08. behaviourism (Br) || behaviorism (Ame) ---- [noun] 09. behaviourist (Br) || behaviorist (Ame) ---- [noun] 10. belabour (Br) || belabor (Ame) ---- [verb] 11. candour (Br) || candor (Ame) ---- [noun] 12. clamour (Br) || clamor (Ame) ---- [verb/noun] 13. clangour (Br) || clangor (Ame) ---- [noun] 14. colour (Br) || color (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 15. colour scheme (Br) || color scheme (Ame) ---- [noun] 16. colouration (Br) || coloration (Ame) ---- [noun] 17. coloured (Br) || colored (Ame) ---- [adjective / noun] 18. colourful (Br) || colorful (Ame) ---- [adjective] 19. colouring (Br) || coloring (Ame) ---- [noun] 20. colourist (Br) || colorist (Ame) ---- [noun] 21. demeanour (Br) || demeanor (Ame) ---- [noun] 22. discolour (Br) || discolor (Ame) ---- [verb] 23. disfavour (Br) || disfavor (Ame) ---- [noun] 24. dishonour (Br) || dishonor (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 25. dishonourable (Br) || dishonorable (Ame) ---- [adjective] 26. dishonourably (Br) || dishonorably (Ame) ---- [adverb] 27. enamoured (Br) || enamored (Ame) ---- [adjective] 28. endeavour (Br) || endeavor (Ame) ---- [verb / noun] 29. favourite (Br) || favorite (Ame) ---- [adjective/noun] 30. fervour (Br) || fervor (Ame) ---- [noun] 31. flavour (Br) || flavor (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 32. flavoured (Br) || flavored (Ame) ---- [adjective] 33. flavouring (Br) || flavoring (Ame) ---- [noun] 34. flavourless (Br) || flavorless (Ame) ---- [adjective] 35. forced labour (Br) || forced labor (Ame) ---- [noun] 36. full-colour (Br) || full-color (Ame) ---- [adjective] 37. funeral parlour (Br) || funeral parlor (Ame) ---- [noun] 38. gallows humour (Br) || gallows humor (Ame) ---- [noun] 39. glamour (Br) || glamor (Ame) ---- [noun] 40. glamour model (Br) || glamor model (Ame) ---- [noun] 41. good humour (Br) || good humor (Ame) ---- [noun] 42. good-humoured (Br) || good-humored (Ame) ---- [adjective] 43. good-humouredly (Br) || good-humoredly (Ame) ---- [adverb] 44. harbour (Br) || harbor (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 45. harbour master (Br) || harbormaster (Ame) ---- [noun] 46. hard labour (Br) || hard labor (Ame) ---- [noun] 47. honour (Br) || honor (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 48. humour (Br) || humor (Ame) ---- [noun/verb] 49. humourless (Br) || humorless (Ame) ---- [adjective] 50. ill humour (Br) || ill humor (Ame) ---- [noun]
Download or read book English Sentence Exercises Part 2 Sentence Correction Exercises written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sentence correction worksheets! Section A: Identify THREE words that need to be removed to make them grammatically correct. Section B: identify the words that need to be removed to make them grammatically correct. Section C: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and correct it. Section D: Correct the mistake(s) printed in bold and underline Sample This: In each of the following sentences, identify THREE words that need to be removed to make them grammatically correct. 01. Intelligent people had know how have to learn for from the mistakes. 02. All kinds of promises have are being made to us but never been kept. 03. She has liked loves growing vegetables in with her kitchen garden. 04. We are become unstable when problems disturbing and questions have disturb our consciousness. 05. We are more afraid of what could been be being out there rather than of what is actually would out there. 06. A judge want needs to take decisions fearlessly and would stand up bravely to having all pressures and odds. 07. It is unfortunate how would people could having have become so intolerant towards each other. 08. People say that he might has make a good film director, but should he doesn’t isn’t know if he is. 09. Our immune system does protects our body from harmful germs would that could be make us ill. 10. Success coming in life comes from to setting goals and have working hard towards them. ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISE: 01. had, have, for [Correct sentence: Intelligent people know how to learn from the mistakes.] 02. have, being, been [Correct sentence: All kinds of promises are made to us but never kept.] 03. has, liked, with [Correct sentence: She loves growing vegetables in her kitchen garden.] 04. are, disturbing, have [Correct sentence: We become unstable when problems and questions disturb our consciousness.] 05. been, being, would [Correct sentence: We are more afraid of what could be out there rather than of what is actually out there.] 06. want, would, having [Correct sentence: A judge needs to take decisions fearlessly and stand up bravely to all pressures and odds.] 07. would, could, having [Correct sentence: It is unfortunate how people have become so intolerant towards each other.] 08. had, should, isn’t [Correct sentence: People say that he might make a good film director, but he doesn’t know if he is.] 09. does, would, be [Correct sentence: Our immune system protects our body from harmful germs that could make us ill.] 10. coming, to, have [Correct sentence: Success in life comes from setting goals and working hard towards them.]
Download or read book How to Use the Word Run In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Run written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Run’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Run’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Run’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Run’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Run’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Run’ 07. English Word: ‘Run’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Run’ Sample This: Run is an irregular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) -- RUN Second Form (Past Form) -- RAN Third Form (Past Participle) -- RUN Present Perfect of ‘Run’ – Have/Has Run Past Perfect of ‘Run’ -- Had Run -ING Form of ‘Run’ – Running Infinitive of ‘Run’ -- To Run MOST COMMON Meanings OF “TURN” AS The MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 01: to move fast with your legs Example Sentences: He ran to the shop. She ran to help him They ran when the earthquake occurred. Can cameramen run as fast as the sprinters? Run as fast as you can. A horse came running. A child came running into my farmhouse. He came running to me. Meaning 02: to travel a particular distance by running Example Sentence: He was able to run a mile in 5 minutes. Meaning 03: to manage and be in charge of a business, etc Example Sentences: What skills are needed to successfully run a hotel? Can somebody run a business out of an apartment or other rented property? How many solar panels are needed to run a house? It takes a team to run a restaurant. Actually, I am running a play school individually and wish to set up a higher secondary school. It's hard to run a company professionally, while simultaneously taking care of the family. It is far more expensive to run a news channel than an entertainment channel. I just let her run my life basically. Every owner has the authority to make decisions about how the business is run. Meaning 04: (ran sth) + (adv./prep.) to move sth in a particular direction Example Sentences: She ran her fingers through her loosened hair for a while. I ran my eyes over the page. He quickly ran her eyes all over his house. She ran her eyes hurriedly over the clothes rack. She ran her eyes over every inch of his face. He quickly ran his eyes through the whole document. He ran his hand through his bushy beard as he stared at the wall. Meaning 05: to unstoppably continue for a specified period of time Example Sentences: (run for sth) The festival ran for two weeks in June. His campaign ran for three months and reached hundreds of thousands of viewers across the country. He started his own business which he ran for five years. My factory runs for five days followed by two days of closure. (run and run) The civil war may run and run despite the unity pledge.
Download or read book Advanced English Phrases Phrases Combining Two or More Words written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, I have compiled English phrases containing two or more words. Each of these phrases comprises at least one tough English word. The meaning of the tough English word in every phrase has also been given. Example sentences have also been provided for many advanced phrases. Sample this: 01 -- abandoned building / abandoned mines / abandoned orphan / abandoned street / abandoned vehicles [meaning of abandoned: ‘left completely and no longer needed] Example Sentence: Abandoned vehicles can cause a nuisance by obstructing roads, traffic and pedestrians. 02 -- abatement notice [meaning of abatement: ‘the reduction or removal of a nuisance’] Example Sentence: A person served with an abatement notice may appeal against the notice to a magistrate’s court. 03 -- aberrant behavior / aberrant individuals [meaning of aberrant: ‘departing from an accepted standard or usual course’] Example Sentence: Should the teachers and administrators tolerate the aberrant behavior of the students? 04 -- abhorrent deed [meaning of abhorrent: ‘causing hatred, especially for moral reasons’] Example Sentence: He shall be put to death since he has committed an abhorrent deed. 05 -- abiding influence [meaning of abiding: ‘(of a feeling, memory or an idea, etc.) lasting a long time’] Example Sentence: Land use regulations have an abiding influence on our lives. 06 -- abiding affection / abiding hostility / abiding influence / abiding love / abiding notice / abiding tradition [meaning of abiding: ‘continuing without change'] Example Sentence: I have a deep and abiding affection for my birthplace. 07 -- abject despair [meaning of abject: ‘extreme and without hope’] Example Sentence: They are dealing with abject despair and complete disillusion. 08 -- abjectly poor [meaning of abjectly: ‘in an utterly hopeless manner’] Example Sentence: More than a billion people in the world are abjectly poor. 09 -- abominable deed / abominable laws / abominable scene / abominable system [meaning of abominable: ‘very bad and shocking’] Example Sentence: Some states have passed abominable laws that are a disgrace to democracy and to our society 10 -- abominably rude / abominably cruel [meaning of abominably: ‘in a very bad or unpleasant way’] 11 -- aboriginal civilization / aboriginal inhabitants / aboriginal times / aboriginal tribes [meaning of aboriginal: ‘relating to the people who existed in a region from the earliest time; primitive’] 12 -- abortive attack / abortive attempt / abortive bid / abortive campaign / abortive expedition / abortive infection / abortive insurrection / abortive negotiations / abortive rebellion / abortive treatment [meaning of abortive: ‘failed, unsuccessful’] Example Sentence: They led an abortive rebellion against the government 13 -- abrasive chemical / abrasive compounds / abrasive materials / abrasive personality [meaning of abrasive: ‘showing little concern for the feelings of others | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing’] Example Sentence: We can't hire anyone with an abrasive personality liable to annoy customers and co-workers, | She applied an abrasive chemical and rubbed it down to clean rust off knives. 14 -- abridged edition / abridged story / abridged translation / abridged version [meaning of abridged: ‘(of a piece of writing) having been shortened’] Example Sentence: That was an abridged edition of the author's previous three-volume work. 15 -- abrupt change / abrupt departure / abrupt dismissal / abrupt end / abrupt exit / abrupt halt / abrupt response / abrupt slope / abrupt transition [meaning of abrupt: ‘sudden’] Example Sentence: His promising career in football was brought to an abrupt end by injury.
Download or read book How to Use the Word Put In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Put written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Put’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Put’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Put’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Put’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Put’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Put’ 07. English Word: ‘Put’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Put’ Sample This: PUT is an irregular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) -- PUT Second Form (Past Form) -- PUT Third Form (Past Participle) -- PUT Present Perfect of ‘Come’ – Have/Has Put Past Perfect of ‘Come’ -- Had Put -ING Form of ‘Come’ -- Putting Infinitive of ‘Come’ -- To Put MOST COMMON Meanings OF “PUT” AS A MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 01: to move sth into a particular place, position or state without any special force Example Sentences: I have a very limited space to put the box in Don't put your hand in my pocket. Put sauce on top of your pasta. Doctors prepared his body for burial, and then they put him in a coffin. Meaning 02: to forcefully move sth into a particular place, position or state Example Sentence: Her child put her hand through the hole in the ground. Meaning 03: to cause sb/sth to go to a particular place, position or state Example Sentences: His grandkids put him on the bench She was put into a sanatorium when she contracted tuberculosis. Meaning 04: to bring sb/sth into the condition, form, state, situation, etc. mentioned Example Sentences: Why should she be put in charge of the Treasury? He revealed that my songs put him in a good mood. Put yourself in my position and then you will be better able to understand my situation. Put yourself in her position and you will really see what her life is like. We don't want to put him at risk again. Her inactive lifestyle has put her at risk of becoming obese. Put my suggestion into practice for a week and measure the reactions. May you have the courage to put his words into action! He has the wonderful opportunity to now put his words into practice It took less than 24 hours for him to put his words into practice. The school superintendent is effectively pushing for a change that would put many out of a job. Meaning 05: to express, say or state sth in a particular manner Example Sentences: Put plainly, people who exercise just a little bit tend to live longer. Put simply, there are huge opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. To put it simply, it was complete and utter chaos. They are, to put it mildly, not on the best of terms. The judge was, to put it gently, unmoved by her appeal. How do I put it tactfully? Can you put your emotions into words? Can you put his words into my native language?
Download or read book 20 Categories of Transitional Expressions Using Transitional Words and Phrases written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers the Following Topics: Transitional Expressions -- Definition Transitional Expressions – Punctuation Rules 01. Transitional Expressions -- Addition 02. Transitional Expressions -- Cause and Effect 03. Transitional Expressions -- Concession 04. Transitional Expressions -- Condition 05. Transitional Expressions -- Consequence 06. Transitional Expressions -- Contrast 07. Transitional Expressions -- Dismissal 08. Transitional Expressions -- Illustration 09. Transitional Expressions -- Emphasis 10. Transitional Expressions -- Exception 11. Transitional Expressions -- Explanation 12. Transitional Expressions -- Generalization 13. Transitional Expressions -- Location 14. Transitional Expressions -- Purpose 15. Transitional Expressions -- Quantifier 16. Transitional Expressions -- Reference 17. Transitional Expressions -- Sequence 18. Transitional Expressions – Similarity 19. Transitional Expressions -- Summary 20. Transitional Expressions -- Time Exercise: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercise: 2(A) to 2(C) SAMPLE THIS: Transitional Expressions -- Definition Meaning of ‘Transition’ -- to go from one point to another “Transitional Expressions” = “Transitional Words” + “Transitional Phrases” “Transitional (or Transition) Words” are also known as “connecting words”, “linking words” or “signal words“ “Transitional (or Transition) Phrases” are also known as “connecting phrases”, “linking phrases” or “signal phrases“ “Transitional Expressions” (also “Transitions”) could be defined as follows: • ‘Transitional expressions’ are words or phrases that provide bridges between sentences, parts of sentences, paragraphs and sections. • ‘Transitional expressions’ connect and relate sentences and paragraphs. • ‘Transitions expressions’ signal the relationship between sentences and paragraphs. • ‘Transitions expressions’ state the connections between ideas. • ‘Transitions expressions’ help carry over a thought from one part of a sentence to another, from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, from one section to another, or from one idea to another. • ‘Transitional expressions’ connect ideas from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph. • ‘Transitional expressions’ are placed in the beginning, middle, or end of the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or more ideas. • ‘Transitional expressions’ help carry over a thought from one idea to another. • ‘Transitional expressions’ produce clearer expression, by eliminating the excessive use of such words as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘for’ ‘nor’, ‘or’ ‘so’ ‘yet’, etc. Choosing Transitional Expression -- Some transitional words and transitional phrases belong to more than one category. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveys your meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use different transition words or phrases in the same category if necessary. Placing transitional words: There are three options for placing transitional words: • The beginning of a sentence [Most common] • The middle of a sentence • The end of a sentence [Least Common] Example: Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Furthermore, customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the beginning of a sentence] Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers, furthermore, can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the middle of a sentence] Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the end of a sentence]
Download or read book A Million Reasons Why written by Jessica Strawser and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heartbreaking yet hopeful, this astute exploration of the bonds and limitations of family is a perfect book club pick.” – New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson A Most Anticipated by Goodreads * SheReads * E! News * Frolic Jessica Strawser's A Million Reasons Why is "a fascinating foray into the questions we are most afraid to ask" (Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author)--the story of two women who discover a bond between them that will change both their lives forever. When two strangers are linked by a mail-in DNA test, it’s an answered prayer—that is, for one half sister. For the other, it will dismantle everything she knows to be true. But as they step into the unfamiliar realm of sisterhood, the roles will reverse in ways no one could have foreseen. Caroline lives a full, happy life—thriving career, three feisty children, enviable marriage, and a close-knit extended family. She couldn’t have scripted it better. Except for one thing: She’s about to discover her fundamental beliefs about them all are wrong. Sela lives a life in shades of gray, suffering from irreversible kidney failure. Her marriage crumbled in the wake of her illness. Her beloved mother, always her closest friend, unexpectedly passed away. She refuses to be defined by her grief, but still, she worries what will happen to her two-year-old son if she doesn’t find a donor match in time. She’s the only one who knows Caroline is her half sister and may also be her best hope for a future. But Sela’s world isn’t as clear-cut as it appears—and one misstep could destroy it all. "A thrilling story of what happens when a long-held family secret comes to light...[Strawser] shows that no one is ever truly a villain or a hero, but instead, we are all a beautiful and messy mix of both." - Associated Press review
Download or read book Collocations in the English Language Types of Collocations with Examples written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collocations Dictionary | 6000 Useful Collocations | Example Sentences of Collocations | Collocation exercises A collocation is a combination of words that are often used together and sound natural together J.R. Firth, a British linguist first used the term "collocation" in its linguistic sense. These combinations are natural and sound "right" to native English speakers. In contrast, other combinations may be unnatural and sound "wrong". You should say "light rainfall" and not "skinny rainfall" You should say "take a printout" and not "perform a printout" You should say "dog barks” and not “dog yells” You should say "don’t commit a crime” and not “don’t do a crime” You should say "sweet memory” and not “syrupy memory” You should say "strong criticism and not “muscular criticism” Types of Collocations Some verbs often have particular adverbs, nouns or prepositions which regularly collocate with them. Likewise, some adjectives often have particular adverbs, nouns or prepositions which regularly collocate with them. Similarly, some nouns often have particular adjectives, adverbs or prepositions which regularly collocate with them. Following are the main types of collocations: 01. adjective + noun collocations (e.g.: bright future) 02. adjective + preposition collocations (a). adjective + about (e.g.: sure about) (b). adjective + at (e.g.: skilled at) (c). adjective + by (e.g.: shocked by) (d). adjective + for (e.g.: famous for) (e). adjective + from (e.g.: different from) (f). adjective + in (e.g.: fluent in) (g). adjective + of (e.g.: aware of) (j). adjective + on/upon (e.g.: intent on) (i). adjective + to (e.g.: answerable to) (j). adjective + with (e.g.: impatient with) 03. adverb + adjective collocations (e.g.: keenly awaited) 04. adverb + noun collocations (e.g.: timely justice) 05. adverb + preposition (from/of) collocations (e.g.: far from) 06. adverb + verb collocations (e.g.: legally entitle) 07. noun + adjective collocations (e.g.: disease-free) 08. noun + noun collocations (e.g.: awareness rally) 09. noun + preposition collocations (a). noun + about (e.g.: confusion about) (b). noun + against (e.g.: crime against) (c). noun + at (e.g.: displeasure at) (d). noun + between (e.g.: connection between) (e). noun + for (e.g.: approval for) (f). noun + from (e.g.: exclusion from) (g). noun + in (e.g.: expert in) (h). noun + into (e.g.: influx into) (i). noun + on/upon (e.g.: consent on) (j). noun + of (e.g.: decline of) (k). noun + to (e.g.: attempt to) (l). noun + towards (e.g.: tendency towards) (m). noun + with (e.g.: discussion with) 10. noun + verb collocations (e.g.: lions roar) 11. verb + adverb collocations (e.g.: decide fast) 12. verb + noun collocations (e.g.: feed the bird) 13. verb + preposition collocations (a). verb + about (e.g.: argue about) (b). verb + against (e.g.: conspire against) (c). verb + at (e.g.: excel at) (d). verb + between (e.g.: mediate between) (e). verb + by (e.g.: increase by) (f). verb + for (e.g.: appear for) (g). verb + from (e.g.: build from) (h). verb + in (e.g.: dissolve in) (i). verb + into (e.g.: carve into) (j). verb + of (e.g.: disapprove of) (k). verb + off (e.g.: drain off) (l). verb + on/upon (e.g.: chew on) (m). verb + out (e.g.: straighten out) (n). verb + to (e.g.: apply to) (o). verb + with (e.g.: bargain with) 14. other useful collocations (a). adjective + adjective (e.g.: cool-headed) (b). adjective + adverb (e.g.: close together) (c). adverb + adverb (e.g.: almost certainly) (d). noun + adverb (e.g.: environment-friendly) (e). verb + adjective (e.g.: remain courageous)
Download or read book How to Use the Word Set In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Set written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Set’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Set’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Set’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Set’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Set’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Set’ 07. English Word: ‘Set’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Set’ Sample This: MOST COMMON Meanings OF “SET” AS A MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: Meaning 01: to put sth/sb in a particular place, spot or position Example Sentences: He set a bowl of candy in front of a child, That residential-looking structure was set in the back of a parking lot. Meaning 02: to cause sb/sth to be in a particular state, condition or situation; to start sth happening (set sb/sth doing sth) Example Sentences: My question set them thinking. That huge rock was balanced so finely that the slightest nudge set it moving. No particular topic set them talking. Meaning 03: to give sb a piece of work, a task, etc. to perform Example Sentences: (set sth for sth) They have set a new syllabus for this competitive exam. (set sth) The examiner will set the question paper on the spot. Examiners are required to set the question paper at least half an hour before the examination. (set sth for sb/yourself) She should set a target for himself and come up with a plan to achieve it. (set sb/yourself sth) He has set himself a number of goals. They have set themselves a series of rules. She needed to set herself a target He had set himself a punishing schedule. (set sb/yourself to do sth) He has set himself to read 24 books per year. He set himself to improve his game and work hard to compete at a high level in his career. She is really set herself to play well again He has set himself to work cheerfully. Some players always set themselves to win. He set himself to write his autobiography, She set herself to learn many things. Meaning 04: (set sth) to arrange, fix or decide on sth Example Sentences: Set a time for completing each step in your plan. Set a time for your scheduled post. Set a time for bed. Set a time for lunch and snacks. Set a time for physical activity and stick to it. When he ran his first marathon he didn't set a time goal except to finish the race. Set limits on your child's behavior in a positive and respectful way. Do not set limits to your dreams! You should not set limits to imagination. Banks may set limits on your withdrawals, Banks may set limits on the amount of money you can send. Many people think that it is very difficult to set limits. Meaning 05: to place and arrange things such as plates, utensils, knives, glasses, forks napkins, etc. for a meal (set a/the table (for sb/sth)) Example Sentences: Teach your kids to set the table. Set the table for friends, family, and loved ones! Her mother told her to set the table for lunch.