Tip of the Day: 11 Few and A Few
-> We use "few" in a negative sense. Use "a few" in a positive sense.
Example Sentences:
• I have few friends in Los Angeles.
• I have a few friends in New York.
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Word of the Day: 11 trap - verb
-> to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; n. a device used to catch animals
Example Sentences:
• He set a trap to catch the mice.
• I've been trapped by an awful man!
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Tip of the Day: 12 Any and Some
-> We usually use "any" in the question form except when offering or requesting something which is present - in this case we use "some"
Example Sentences:
• Would you like something to drink?
• She doesn't have any time this afternoon.
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Word of the Day: 12 solid - adjective
-> having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
Example Sentences:
• The sculpture is made of solid marble.
• He has a solid knowledge of mathematics
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Tip of the Day: 13 Verbs after Prepositions
-> Always use the gerund when the verb is the object of a preposition.
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Word of the Day: 13 attempt - verb
-> to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
Example Sentences:
• I'd like to make an attempt to get your homework in on time.
• Fred attempted to get a new job, but had difficulties.
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Tip of the Day: 14 If he were ...
-> Use "were" in the second conditional if clause for all subjects.
Example Sentences:
• If he were the boss, we'd all have more to do.
• I would change my position if I were you.
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Word of the Day: 14 evidence - noun
-> material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing
Example Sentences:
• There was no evidence of any crime.
• The detective searched the scene for evidence.
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Tip of the Day: 15 Verb of Purpose
-> When using a verb of purpose - I do something to do another thing. - use "to + verb".
Example Sentences:
• She bought the computer to get more work done at home.
• Hans visited the branch to speak with the manager.
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Word of the Day: 15 harvest - verb
-> to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered
Example Sentences:
• This year's harvest was very good. There were lots of tasty vegetables!
• I'm going to help my father harvest the fruit in our garden.
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