Test Your Smarts- Grammar Quiz 1

I just came across this interesting quiz on grammar. It tests everything from subject- verb agreement to your knowledge of sentence structure. Quite interesting. Do check it out. Comment below what you found easy and what was a challenge. Let's see if we can help each other out. Do like, share, follow and comment if …

Common Errors in English: Part- I

This picture tells us about some common mistakes we make in English. There are mistakes related to subject-verb agreement, use of correct adverb and many other grammar topics. Just check which mistakes you make, and try to avoid them next time. One mistake I have seen a lot of people make is using the past …

Word of the Day- November 17, 2018

introspect (verb) examine one's own thoughts or feelings Sentence- The teacher told the student to introspect on his actions to find out how he could improve his behaviour and life. Question- Can you think of any synonyms of this word? Hint: You even have a corner in your classes to help you introspect. Do make …

Word of the Day- November 16, 2018

badinage i. (noun) conversation or remarks that are jokes and not serious ii. (noun) witty or humorous conversation Sentence- The President was in a good mood as he walked through the crowd and made several voters laugh with his witty badinage.

Word of the Day- November 15, 2018

respite (noun) a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant Sentence- The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering to the victims of the war.

Word of the Day- November 14, 2018

sue (verb) to start a legal case against a person or an organization, in order to claim money from them because they have harmed you in some way Sentence- Siddharth decided to sue the manufacturing company for £2 million for the harm caused by the defect in their mobile phones. Special mention to Siddharth Gautam …

Word of the Day- November 13, 2018

abecedarian (adjective) arranged alphabetically Sentence- The girl decided to organize the files in an abecedarian manner so she could find what she was looking for by name more easily.

Word of the Day- November 12, 2018

amusement i. (noun) the feeling that you have when you think something is funny Sentence- To my great amusement, the dog ran off with my father's slipper. ii. (noun) the pleasure that you get from being entertained or from doing something interesting Sentence- I play the piano for my own amusement, not for anyone else's.