Words

Words confused

April 12, 2012 -

Rob and steal Rob: deprive somebody of his property; take (property) from a place unlawfully and often by force Armed men robbed the state bank… Continue reading

Confusing words exercise

April 10, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences. 1. Although they were an …………………. couple, they didn’t have an …………………… .. divorce. a) amiable; amicable b) amicable; amiable 2.… Continue reading

Words ending in -man

April 6, 2012 -

Some words ending in –man do not have a common feminine equivalent. Examples are: chairman and fireman. But because most women object to being called… Continue reading

Words confused

March 30, 2012 -

Recent and modern Recent is used to talk about things which happened a short while ago. Modern means ‘of the present or recent times’. Modern… Continue reading

The least and the fewest

March 29, 2012 -

The least is used before uncountable nouns. It is the superlative of little. He does the least work in this office. The least can be… Continue reading