tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74977795961370361342024-02-19T19:57:23.413+08:00Learn English with Pictureslearning the English language with picturesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-91451239076274643832014-10-21T11:21:00.002+08:002014-10-21T11:21:20.332+08:00How to Avoid Run-on Sentences: Grammar TrainingSteps on how to avoid run-on sentences:
Instead of making it in one sentence, make them into two separate sentences.
Use a semi-colon instead of the comma.
Use a coordinating conjunction between the two sentences.
Get English proficiency training at http://www.jroozreview.com/jrooz-english-proficiency-programs/ Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-71474321961302946002014-09-16T10:40:00.001+08:002014-09-16T10:40:25.283+08:00List of Misused Words in the English Language - Remember, Words Are Powerful
Here's a list of words that are often misused by non-native speakers. Always remember that words are powerful. A misused word would mean a different meaning to the idea you wish to convey. So, please be very careful. Misused words and even misspellings won't get you a higher score in any English proficiency tests like the IELTS or TOEFL. For those who are planning to take the IELTS and TOEFL, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-37777645583060195622014-09-03T12:44:00.000+08:002014-09-03T12:44:21.077+08:00Tortuous versus TorturousAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-23749810474782448312014-08-05T09:49:00.001+08:002014-08-05T09:50:41.588+08:00List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data from Graphs
Take a look at this gallery and find out some useful words when interpreting data from the graphs and charts.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-65463253830288625702014-07-17T15:39:00.002+08:002014-07-17T15:39:36.196+08:00Whether or If? What are the Differences?
Whether or if? What's the difference between these two? Find it out below or visit http://www.slideshare.net/stephlowe91/when-to-use-whether-and-if-whats-the-difference for more information.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-53531125248320309642014-06-27T17:42:00.000+08:002014-06-27T17:42:16.559+08:00Faint vs Feint - What's the Difference?
Faint - describe the feeling of being weak and
dizzy
Example: There was a faint smile on her face when she saw her old friend.
Feint - a quick movement to
trick an opponent
Example: Boxers use a feint to win in a match.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-76107687023547778912014-06-19T13:43:00.000+08:002014-06-19T13:43:08.689+08:00Petricor - the scent of the rain on dry earthPetricor - the scent of the rain on dry earth
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-28074712856380887912014-06-19T13:34:00.000+08:002014-06-19T13:34:31.479+08:00Transgression Meaning
IELTS/TOEFL Word of the Day:transgression
a breach of law
the act or an instance of transgressing
for example:Jaywalking is a form of transgression.for IELTS review - http://goo.gl/LPzg5Gfor TOEFL review - http://goo.gl/EpTh8S
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-80337603884328778132014-06-05T14:38:00.001+08:002014-06-05T14:38:25.555+08:00Road vs Street - When to Use Street and When to Use Road
Should I use road or street? look at the picture above.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-90248719139234828592014-06-05T14:34:00.000+08:002014-06-05T14:34:02.145+08:00Maleficent - Word of the DayWord of the day:
maleficent
- harmful or evil in intent or effect
Maleficent witchcraft was different in the sense that conflicts provided an opportunity to rationalize misfortune.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-55627358427051674062014-05-29T13:51:00.004+08:002014-05-29T13:51:49.176+08:00Word of the day: Leviathan
word of the day:
leviathan
- anything of immense size and power
- any huge of marine animal, as the whale
For example:
Jonas was still shocked when he saw a leviathan.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-83112767395618499172014-05-19T16:51:00.002+08:002014-05-19T16:51:50.207+08:00Prepositions of PlaceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-72591113788370517932014-05-19T14:22:00.002+08:002014-05-19T14:22:48.447+08:00Word of the Day: Dubious
word of the day: dubious /ˈd(y)o͞obēəs/- hesitating or doubting- unsure or uncertain- not to be relied upon; suspectJohn was dubious on the testimony of his neighbor pertaining to the crack in his windows.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-22282679423825129062014-03-31T11:54:00.000+08:002014-03-31T11:54:11.002+08:00Consequent vs Subsequent
consequent vs subsequent
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-83296179889060374752014-03-27T11:53:00.001+08:002014-03-27T11:53:29.366+08:00A Training on Verb TensesA lesson on verb tenses:
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-8884389351784001872014-03-20T14:22:00.001+08:002014-03-20T14:30:41.297+08:00Word of the Day: Complacencyword of the day:
complacency
- a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better
- an instance of usually unaware or uninformed self-satisfaction
source: JROOZ REVIEW CENTER FOR IELTS AND TOEFLAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-31073714082927879842014-03-18T10:38:00.001+08:002014-03-18T10:38:47.465+08:00Other Ways to Say: Honest (Synonyms)other ways to say:
honest
source: English Practice Now Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-81657480985011943222014-03-17T09:15:00.001+08:002014-03-17T09:15:39.988+08:00Preposition Lesson 1: Above, Under, Below, Beneath
Prepositions - are used to link words or phrases to a part of the sentence.
Above, Under, Below, Beneath
- show a position or location that is higher to something else and “below/under/beneath” for a lower position or location.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-10856766889658539242014-03-14T15:05:00.000+08:002014-03-14T15:05:02.589+08:00Lesson on Prepositions
Prepositions in the IELTS Test from stephlowe91
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-59956887781409693152014-03-14T09:59:00.003+08:002014-03-14T09:59:31.314+08:00Rules in Using the Apostrophe
One of the most common mistakes in the English language is the improper use of apostrophe. So, here's a lesson in the rules when using apostrophe in your sentences and write ups.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-55558219832159031692014-03-05T10:06:00.001+08:002014-03-05T13:07:52.630+08:00Word of the Day: Magnum Opus
magnum opus
- a great work
- the greatest achievement of an artist or writer
Example:
"The Alchemist" was the magnus opus of Paolo Coelho's writing career.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-73849814167225286012014-02-21T14:35:00.000+08:002014-02-21T14:35:00.724+08:00Word of the Day: Plateau
plateau
- a period of time that shows inactivity
source: JROOZAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11117514838689131720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497779596137036134.post-32258551904125126372014-02-11T09:54:00.000+08:002014-02-11T09:54:13.331+08:00Word of the Day: Correlateword of the day:
correlate
- either one of two things that are closely connected or correlated with each other
Example:
The pattern strongly correlates with death rates from stroke in Europe.
Correlate is a useful word when interpreting data from diagrams. You can use this for your IELTS writing test.
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