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 Transitional Words and Phrases written by Manik Joshi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transitional expressions are words or phrases that are used to connect one idea to another within a sentence, within a paragraph, or within a longer piece of writing. - Category-wise List of common Transitional words and phrases along with their use in sentences - Addition, Cause and Effect, Concession, Condition, Consequence, Contrast, Dismissal, Illustration, Emphasis, Exception, Explanation, Generalization, Location, Purpose, Quantifier, Reference, Sequence, Similarity, Summary, Time - Using transitional expressions in sentences -- 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 for an additional year of warranty. [Use of 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 for an additional year of warranty. [Use of 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 for an additional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of transitional word 'furthermore' in the end of a sentence]

Download or read book 20 Categories of Transitional Expressions written by Joshi Manik (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Writer s Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions written by Victor C. Pellegrino and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Writer's Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions lists over 1,000 transition words and expressions conveniently divided and thumb-indexed into 15 categories. The book is designed to help writers connects ideas, create a smooth flow of sentences and paragraphs, and communicate clearly and effectively. This fourth printing includes a special section, "Substitutes for Said," a supplement that lists alphabetically over 500 choices for the word "said." This mini-thesaurus is the most comprehensive compilations of substitutes for "said" available anywhere. Whether crafting fiction or non-fiction, it is an invaluable tool that no writer can do without."--Cover

Download or read book 100 Words to Make You Sound Smart written by Editors of Editors of the American Heritage Di and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A newly rejacketed edition of the best-selling title in the 100 Words series.

Download or read book Chasing Lincoln s Killer written by James L. Swanson and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin. Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.

Download or read book Examples of English Correlatives Correlative Words and Sentences written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 1. AS---AS 1A. AS EARLY AS 1B. AS FAR AS 1C. AS LONG AS 1D. AS MANY AS 1E. AS MUCH AS 1F. AS SOON AS 1G. AS WELL AS 2. EITHER---OR 3. NEITHER---NOR 4. WHETHER---OR 5. BARELY/HARDLY/SCARCELY---WHEN 6. NO SOONER---THAN 7. RATHER---THAN 8. NOT ONLY---BUT ALSO 9. ALTHOUGH---YET 10. TOO---TO 11. BETWEEN---AND 12. BOTH---AND 13. SO THAT 14. UNLESS 15. UNTIL 16. OTHERS Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) and 2(B) Exercises: 3(A) and 3(B) Sample This: 1. AS---AS Correlative Words connect two equal grammatical items. They link words, phrases, and clauses. They are generally used in the form of pair of words and are popularly called correlative conjunctions. As -- As This Pattern Is Used When You Are Comparing or Linking Two People Or Things, Or Two Situations EXAMPLES: AS EARLY AS AS FAR AS AS LONG AS AS MANY AS AS MUCH AS AS SOON AS AS WELL AS 1A. AS EARLY AS ‘As Early As’ Is Used To Show -- Done Before the Expected, Usual or Planned Time Elections will be held as early as possible. As early as 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, he was surprised to see the policemen. Companies could announce the agreement as early as Tuesday. Given their importance, it makes sense to nurture good values in children as early as possible. I woke up as early as 4 a.m. International sanctions on it could start to be lifted as early as spring next year. We demand that the government acts firmly and culprits are booked as early as possible. The latest refund mechanism facility will help its customers get refunds as early as within 24 hours of returning the product. Our company is looking to invest in Australia as early as next year. Reserve Bank will cut interest rates again, possibly as early as this month. Scores of people visit the beaches of East Coast Road as early as 5 a.m. for their daily exercises. The company is in the process to complete the audit as early as possible and will submit the audited financial results in due course of time. The government planned to overhaul the corporate debt market by pushing all issuance onto an electronic platform as early as November. She could return to China as early as this month, the media reported on Tuesday. She had as early as 1815 directed that the state should settle the entire cost of education of its people. A special report is scheduled to be released as early as this month. The first signs of global warming felt as early as the 1940s. Forecasters predicted national capital could experience sub-zero temperatures as early as next month. Street clearance in the areas surrounding the art museum is scheduled to begin as early as Sunday at 6:00 p.m. This year's flu outbreak can happen as early as October and can last as late as May. Tropical Storm Erika was expected to hit the Southeast as early as Sunday. Government should make sure that the construction of the college starts as early as possible. The police commissioner is all set to complete the probe into the case as early as possible. The Centre today asked the states to take steps in making special courts functional as early as possible. The school principal wanted all files as early as possible. About 100 people lined up outside security barricades as early as 3 a.m.

Download or read book Transitive and Intransitive Verbs English Verb Types written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A verb can be described as transitive or intransitive based on whether it requires an object to express a complete thought or not. A transitive verb is a verb that requires (takes or allows) an object to receive the action. “Object” may be in the form of a noun, phrase, or pronoun that refers to the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb. A sentence with a transitive verb can generally be changed into passive voice (however, sometimes a transitive verb cannot be used in the passive voice). A transitive verb can’t stand alone with only a subject. An intransitive verb does not take an object. However, there may take prepositional phrases or adverbs. Adding adverbs or prepositional phrases modifies the verb but doesn’t change its meaning. A sentence with an intransitive verb can never be changed into a passive voice. Some verbs have multiple meanings and can be transitive or intransitive, depending on the sense in which they are used. In some instances, a verb may require an object, while in others it does not require an object. Based on their transitive or/and intransitive uses, verbs may be categorized as follows: 01. Verbs that are usually used only transitively for all their meanings/senses. 02. Verbs that are usually used only intransitively for all their meanings/senses. 03. Verbs that are usually used both transitively and intransitively for all their meanings/senses. 04. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 05. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 06. Verbs that are used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. 07. Verbs that are used only transitively for one or more particular meanings/senses but also used only intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses and also used both transitively and intransitively for one or more particular meanings/senses. You will find the detailed list of verbs under each of these 7 categories. (Very Important Note: Verbs have been generally categorized based on their usual meanings/senses. You may find some variation with the other resources.) In this book, you will find the list of transitive verbs that may take two objects. You will also find the list of transitive and intransitive verbs that are used with prepositional phrases or adverbs. Following are some verbs that are usually used only transitively for all their meanings/senses: abandon / abase / typecast / typeset / outrun / rerun / overlay / underpay / misspend / rend / withhold / behold / outgrow / befall / underlie / outdo / abbreviate / abduct / abet / abhor / abolish / abominate / abrade / abridge / abrogate / absent / absolve / absorb / abstract / abuse / accent / accentuate / access / accompany / accomplish / accost / account / accredit / accuse / acquaint / acquire / acquit / action / actuate / addle / address / adduce / adjudge / adjure / administer / admire / adore / adorn / adulterate / adumbrate / advantage / advocate / aerate / affect / affirm Following are some Verbs that are usually used only intransitively for all their meanings/senses: abscond / abseil / abstain / accede / acquiesce / adhere / alight / amble / apologize / fall / dwell / appeal / appear / arc / arise / arrive / aspire / assent / atone / atrophy / augur / backfire / backpack / back-pedal / backspace / backtrack / balloon / banter / barf / bargain / barrel / bask / bay / beef / beetle / belly / bellyache / belong / bet / bicker / bicycle / bifurcate / billet / billow / binge / biodegrade / bitch / bivouac / blabber / blare

Download or read book Ending Sentences with Prepositions Useful Tips written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: A Big Myth List of Prepositions Ending a sentence with a preposition – About, Against, At, By, For, From, In, Into, Of, On, Out, To, Upon, With - Example Sentences When to End a Sentence with a Preposition Situation – 01 - Interrogative Sentences Situation – 02 - Passive Voice Sentences Situation – 03 - Infinitive Structures Situation – 04 - Relative Clauses Situation – 05 - Phrasal Verbs How to Avoid Ending a Sentence with a Preposition Option – 01 - Restructuring the Sentence Option – 02 - Using a Different Word Avoid Unnecessary Use of Prepositions Additional Examples Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) and 2(B) Sample This: It is said we should avoid ending a sentence with a preposition. A preposition should be placed before a noun or a pronoun. The word preposition expresses “position before” so it is improper to place a preposition at the end! This is, however, not a rule. You can use a preposition to end a sentence with. Here, you will learn when you can use a preposition at the end of a sentence and how you can avoid using a preposition at the end of a sentence. As there is no hard and fast rule regarding the use of a preposition at the end of a sentence, so whether you use it or not at the end of a sentence, it is your choice. But as most people avoid ‘excessive’ use of prepositions at the end of sentences, you can follow suit and may use them only when they give strength to your language. Some words (on, off, over, etc.) may be used as both prepositions and adverbs. However, everyone can’t easily differentiate between a preposition and an adverb. So, whenever they see these words at the end of sentences, they think that they are prepositions. As most people are averse to the idea of using prepositions at the end of sentences, they even don’t use these words as adverbs at the end of sentences. Actually, it is a myth that you shouldn’t use a preposition at the end of a sentence. Using a preposition at the end of a sentence is not grammatically incorrect. You can end your sentences with prepositions. Sometimes, using a preposition at the end of a sentence seems better than using it in the middle or beginning of a sentence. Ending a Sentence with a Preposition - ABOUT An ad agency's job is to take a brand to consumers and communicate the proposition well to them so that they understand what the brand is all about. Could you tell me what he was on about? For the last 5 years, he has been part of the corruption in our country that we are angry about. Governor said even clerical staff could easily address some of the complaints that students were approaching him about. He warned her against commenting on things he is not authorized to speak about. Her success is all everybody in the town is talking about. How did the company come about? How did this all come about? I decided to leave my career, and concentrate my energies in an area that I was passionate about. I do not know which video you are talking about. Intimate details of his life have been flung about. There are many healthcare centers worth talking about. This is the player I told you about. This is what the fight is about. What are all these girls doing about? What are you getting upset about? What are you thinking about? What did you want to read about? What do they want to talk about?

Download or read book English Sentence Exercises Part 1 Word Order In Sentences written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rewrite the Sentences in the correct word order – EXERCISES -- Sentences With ‘Past Verbs’, Sentences With ‘Present Verbs’, Sentences with the verb ‘BE’ [Am, Is, Are, Was, Were], Sentences With Verb ‘Do’ [Do, Does, Did], Sentences With Verb ‘HAVE’ [Have, Has, Had], Sentences With ‘Modal Verbs’, Causative Sentences, Conditional Sentences, Correlation/Comparison In A Sentence, Sentences With Verb ‘Get’, and other exercises Sample This: Rewrite the following Sentences in the correct word order: [1A. Sentences With ‘Past Verbs’ – 1 – 10] 1A. ‘Past Verbs’ – 01 - 10 (Exercise 01) Rewrite the following Sentences in the correct word order: WRONG ORDER 01. ‘Gang war’ to a two-way gun led battle. 02. Bomb left scare in the city residents in panic. 03. Government today the opposition the for reached cooperation. 04. He bleeding in the developed lungs. 05. He police a plea for witnesses to contact issued the. 06. He to break free and managed raised an alarm. 07. He open to cut the managed steel vault. 08. He strongly of smelt alcohol. 09. He after hearing noises woke up from his sleep in the wee hours of Monday from another room in his house. 10. Heavy stormed police force the market area. ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISE 1A (CORRECT WORD ORDER) 01. ‘Gang war’ led to a two-way gun battle. 02. Bomb scare in the city left residents in panic. 03. The government today reached the opposition for cooperation. 04. He developed bleeding in the lungs. 05. He issued a plea for witnesses to contact the police. 06. He managed to break free and raised an alarm. 07. He managed to cut open the steel vault. 08. He smelt strongly of alcohol. 09. He woke up from his sleep after hearing noises in the wee hours of Monday from another room in his house. 10. Heavy police force stormed the market area. 1B. ‘Past Verbs’ – 11 - 20 (Exercise 02) Rewrite the following Sentences in the correct word order: WRONG ORDER 11. His us to led bust arrest another racket. 12. His grew back hair. 13. The inspector detailed general discussions with held officials. 14. Them neighbors as quiet, religious and knew ‘normal’. 15. Police all three on the day arrested the case in the matter was brought to their notice. 16. Power officials $1 million in payments collected and fines. 17. The president media to a volley of questions replied by the persons. 18. She stop her lip to bit herself crying. 19. She wearing from the plane the printed descended dress, teamed with a matching coat and black pumps. 20. She window him to a tied with a nylon cord. ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISE 1B (CORRECT WORD ORDER) 11. His arrest led us to bust another racket. 12. His hair grew back. 13. The inspector general held detailed discussions with officials. 14. Neighbors knew them as quiet, religious and ‘normal’. 15. Police arrested all three on the day the case in the matter was brought to their notice. 16. Power officials collected $1 million in payments and fines. 17. The president replied to a volley of questions by the media persons. 18. She bit her lip to stop herself crying. 19. She descended from the plane wearing the printed dress, teamed with a matching coat and black pumps. 20. She tied him to a window with a nylon cord.

Download or read book Simple Compound Complex and Compound Complex Sentences English Sentence Forms written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REVISED EDITION -- FEB 20, 2016 -- Sentence forms in English language - simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, compound-complex sentence | phrases and clauses | independent or principal clause (main clause), dependent or subordinate clause | list of important coordinators and transitional expressions (transitional words or phrases) for compound sentences | list of important subordinators for complex sentences | double and multiple sentences | definition and examples of simple, compound and complex sentences

Download or read book Popular English Idioms and Phrases English Idiomatic Expressions written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most popular idioms and phrases | English idiomatic phrases | English language idiomatic expressions | List of popular idioms and phrases | Use of Idioms and Phrases in Sentences Sample This: English Idioms and Phrases -- A ADD 001. -- State governments should add more teeth to anti-ragging laws. [‘add more teeth’ -- to make something more effective] 002. -- Financial issues are further going to add to their woes. ABACK 003. -- He appeared to be taken aback when it was revealed to him that an avid fan had his face tattooed on his arm. || We all were taken aback by bomb attacks. [‘taken aback’ -- very surprised] ACE 004. -- Our opponents hold all the Aces as they are strong where we are weak. [‘hold all the aces’ -- to have all the advantages] ACCOUNT 005. -- From all accounts, he was a loving family man. || From all accounts, he is a smart, fair-minded, detail-oriented middle-of-the-road jurist. [‘from all accounts’ -- according to what other people say] ACT 006. -- An accidental fire in your home is not considered an act of God because it could have been prevented. [‘act of God’ -- an event that is caused by natural forces] ADVANCE 007. -- The celebration started a day in advance. [‘in advance’ -- ahead of time] AFFAIR 008. -- Budget data revealed an alarming state of affairs. [‘state of affairs’ -- situation] 009. -- My birthday is going to be a quiet affair with a nice dinner. || We want our wedding to be a quiet affair. AGREE 010. -- Democracy requires that we agree to differ. [‘agree to differ’ -- (of people) to decide not to argue with each other over their different opinions about something.] AIR 011. -- Her clarification did not clear the air. [‘clear the air’ -- to improve a tense situation] 012a. -- When the residents started receiving mysterious threats, there was an air of mystery and fear. 012b. -- The air of celebration was evident outside the president’s office. 013a. -- It was fortunate that he arrived and erased the negativity in the air. 013b. -- There was an evil smell in the air. 014a. -- Body is nothing but a pile of ashes and it will one day disappear into thin air. 014b. -- Money was vanishing into thin air. ALL 015. -- I do not think we will be paying much more if at all we do. 016. -- If you stop her doing anything, she wants to do it all the more. [‘all the more’ -- extra] 017. -- These problems need to be solved once and for all. [‘once and for all’ -- forever] 018. -- All of a sudden, there was the fire. | All of a sudden a warm gust of wind came. [‘all of a sudden’ -- surprisingly] 019. -- I learned computer programming all by myself. || It is a lot of work, and I do it all by myself. || He had to run the family all by himself. ALONE 020. -- Workers were clearly in no mood to listen let alone comply with the request. || They could not figure out how to punish corrupt officials, let alone fix them. [‘let alone’ -- used to emphasize that because the first thing is not true, possible, etc. the next thing cannot be true, possible, etc. either] APART 021. -- A saddle tank on the tractor-trailer came apart and caused a diesel spill. [‘come apart’ -- to shatter] 022. -- In less than a fortnight of its formation, the Joint Committee for drafting the bill is falling apart. || Talks on a deal finally fell apart. [‘fall apart’ -- to collapse] 023. -- Storm has torn apart the lives of thousands of people. [‘tear apart’ -- to destroy] 024. -- We are poles apart. || Two exhibitions in prominent galleries immediately next to each other showed works that were poles apart in concept. [‘pole apart’ -- completely opposite] APPLE 025. -- We expected him to keep his business affairs in apple-pie order. || Everything inside the shop was spick and span and in apple-pie order, from the well-polished service counters to the glistening display cabinets. [‘in apple pie order’ -- well organized] ARM 026. -- Government maintained arm's length distance in all matters relating to film certification. [‘arms-length distance’ -- to avoid having a close relationship] 027. -- Nation welcomed new football coach with open arms. || European countries welcomed the refugees with open arms. [‘with open arms’ -- in an extremely happy manner]

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 on 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 the 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 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 53 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 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 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.

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 How to Use the Word Have In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Have written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Have’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Have’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Have’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Have’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Have’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Have’ 07. English Word: ‘Have’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Have’ Sample This: Have is an irregular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) – HAVE/HAS Second Form (Past Form) -- HAD Third Form (Past Participle) -- HAD Present Perfect of ‘Have’ – Had Past Perfect of ‘Have’ -- Had -ING Form of ‘Come’ -- Making Infinitive of ‘Come’ -- To Have MOST COMMON Meanings OF “HAVE” AS A MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: (Note: In some senses you can also use “have got”. Especially in British English, using “have got” is quite popular.) Meaning 01: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to hold, own or possess sth Example Sentences: He has an old two wheeler. She does not have a college degree. They do not have an ATM card. Meaning 02: (have sth) to experience sth Example Sentence: What to do when you have a bad day at work. She had difficulty falling asleep and would wake up several times in the night. My company has had rapid economic recovery, He has had no adverse impact of the medicines. Our organization has had very healthy growth during the last year She was helpful to her friend who has had a traumatic event. Many children have had neglect and abuse. He has had a truly remarkable year. Some sectors have had major financial challenges in recent years. The hill road had larger slips. Meaning 03: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to have a thought or feeling in your mind She has the notion that she can fulfill her dreams. They have always had the belief that they can beat the big teams. I have got an idea for the event. She has got an idea for how it should work. Meaning 04: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to show a particular feature or quality Example Sentences: Most of the things we eat have flavor in them. He has a lot of confidence. He had the audacity to reject my suggestion for a superficial reason. Meaning 05: (have sth) to eat, drink or smoke sth Example Sentences: I had the delicious meal in his home. He had a cigarette during her stroll', We all had breakfast together at 8 am. We all had lunch and took a picture. He had dinner with his family and then went to office.

Download or read book 10 000 Useful Adjectives In English Types Degrees and Formation of Adjectives written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-07-09 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. What are Adjectives? 02. 10,000 Useful Adjectives 03. Types of Adjectives 04. Degrees of Adjectives 05. Formation of Adjectives 05a. Using ‘Prefixes and Suffixes’ 05b. Using ‘Combining Forms’ 05c. Using ‘Word + To/And + Word’ 05d. Using ‘Nouns/Verbs/Other Adjectives’ 05e. Using ‘Adverbs’ 06. Important Notes Sample This: What are Adjectives?: Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns. An adjective can be put before a noun. This is called attributive position. An adjective can also be put after the verb to be (is/are/am/was/were) or verb of sense (look/feel/taste/smell etc.). This is called the predicative position. 10,000 Useful Adjectives: | NOTE: All of the following words are definitely used as adjectives, but many of them can also be used as nouns, verbs, etc. || Useful Adjectives -- ‘A’--- 1. abandoned, 2. abashed, 3. aberrant, 4. abhorrent, 5. abiding, 6. ablaze, 7. able, 8. able-bodied, 9. abnormal, 10. abominable, 11. abortive, 12. above, 13. above board, 14. above-mentioned, 15. abrasive, 16. abrupt, 17. absent, 18. absent-minded, 19. absolute, 20. absorbable, 21. absorbed, 22. absorbent, 23. absorbing, 24. abstemious, 25. abstracted, 26. abundant, 27. abusive, 28. abysmal, 29. academic, 30. academically bright, 31. accented, 32. acceptable, 33. accessible, 34. accessory, 35. accidental, 36. accident-prone, 37. accommodating, 38. accomplished, 39. accountable, 40. accredited, 41. accumulative, 42. accurate, 43. accursed, 44. accusatory, 45. accusing, 46. accustomed, 47. achievable, 48. achy, 49. acidic, 50. acne-prone, 51. acoustic, 52. acoustical, 53. acquainted, 54. acquisitive, 55. acrimonious, 56. acrobatic, 57. acrylic, 58. acting, 59. actionable, 60. action-oriented, 61. action-packed, 62. active, 63. actively zealous, 64. actual, 65. acute, 66. acutely conscious, 67. acyclic, 68. adamant, 69. adamantine, 70. adaptable, 71. adaptive, 72. addicted, 73. addiction-related, 74. addictive, 75. additional, 76. addressable, 77. adept, 78. adhesive, 79. adjacent, 80. adjustable, 81. administrative, 82. admirable, 83. admissible, 84. adopted, 85. adoptive, 86. adorable, 87. adoring, 88. adrift, 89. adroit, 90. adult, 91. adulterous, 92. adult-oriented, 93. advanced, 94. advancing, 95. advantaged, 96. advantageous, 97. adventitious, 98. adventure-loving, 99. adventuresome, 100. adventurous, 101. adverbial, 102. adversarial, 103. adverse, 104. adversely hit, 105. advisable, 106. advisory, 107. aerial, 108. aerobic, 109. aeronautical, 110. aesthetic, 111. aesthetical, 112. aesthetically designed, 113. affable, 114. affected, 115. affective, 116. affiliated, 117. affirmative, 118. affluent, 119. affordable, 120. afloat, 121. afoot, 122. aforementioned, 123. aforethought, 124. afraid, 125. African, 126. after, 127. aged, 128. ageing, 129. ageless, 130. age-old, 131. age-related, 132. agglomerate, 133. agglutinative, 134. aggravated, 135. aggregate, 136. aggressive, 137. aggrieved, 138. aghast, 139. agitated, 140. aglow, 141. agog, 142. agonized, 143. agonizing, 144. agrarian, 145. agreeable, 146. agriculture-related, 147. ailing, 148. aimless, 149. airborne, 150. air-conditioned, 151. air-cooled, 152. air-filled, 153. airless, 154. airsick, 155. airtight, 156. air-to-air, 157. air-to-ground, 158. air-to-surface, 159. airworthy, 160. airy, 161. airy-fairy, 162. ajar, 163. alarmed, 164. alarming, 165. alarmist, 166. alcohol-fuelled, 167. alcoholic, 168. alert, 169. alfresco, 170. algae-infested, 171. algae-ridden, 172. algebraic, 173. alien, 174. alight, 175. alike, 176. alive, 177. alkaline, 178. all-action, 179. all-around, 180. all-consuming, 181. allergic, 182. allied, 183. alligator-infested, 184. all-important, 185. all-in, 186. all-inclusive, 187. all-night, 188. all-or-nothing, 189. all-out, 190. all-over, 191. allowable, 192. all-party, 193. all-powerful, 194. all-purpose, 195. all-star, 196. all-ticket, 197. alluring, 198. allusive, 199. alluvial, 200. all-weather