Words

Rather as an adverb of degree

October 1, 2012 -

Rather can be used as an adverb of degree. This use of rather is common in British English. As an adverb of degree, rather has… Continue reading

Words confused

April 30, 2012 -

Couple and pair Couple: a husband and wife or a boyfriend and girlfriend. Two couples remained on the dance floor. Pair: two things of the… Continue reading

Words commonly confused

April 28, 2012 -

Admit and confess To admit is to acknowledge truth. Admit can also mean ‘allow somebody to enter’. I must admit that it was a tempting… Continue reading

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