Subject and Object Pronouns
The subject pronoun goes before the verb. The object pronoun goes after the verb or after a preposition. Examples: I […]
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English Phrasal Verb – Come true
Phrasal Verb come true Definition to become reality Examples My dream has finally come true: I’m going to live in America! “I remembered something you once told me and I’ll be damned if it did not come true” Gram Parsons, Return of a Grievous Angel Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International […]
Read moreEnglish Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Idiom don’t put all your eggs in one basket Definition don’t put too much importance on just one thing because if that fails you have nothing Example He invested all his money in shares in one company and when that company went bankrupt he lost everything. He shouldn’t have put all his eggs in one basket.
Read moreEnglish Idioms – don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Idiom don’t count your chickens before they hatch Definition don’t be to sure something will happen until it actually happens Example He had bought a new car and then the market crashed and he found himself in debt. He counted his chickens before they hatched.
Read moreEnglish Idioms – dead heat
Idiom dead heat Definition no clear winner Example The election was a dead heat until the media learned of his affair and then smith won a landslide.
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verbs – Eat out
Phrasal Verb eat out Definition to eat in a restaurant Examples We decided to eat out to celebrate her birthday. Would you like to eat out this evening for a treat? Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British /International International Regular / Irregular Eat is an irregular verb. Its forms are: eat, ate, […]
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Drop off
Phrasal Verb drop off Definition to take someone or something to a place Examples I dropped her off at her friend’s on my way at work. I dropped off the parcel at the specified address. Verb and preposition separated? Can be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Drop is a regular verb.
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Dress up
Phrasal Verb dress up Definition to put on smart clothes Examples She decided to dress up for the party so she put on her brand new dress. I love dressing my little daughter up. She looks so cute! Verb and preposition separated? Can be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Dress is a […]
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Drain away
Phrasal Verb drain away Definition to slowly disappear Examples Confidence in the economy is draining away. His savings are draining away fast while he looks for work. Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Drain is a regular verb.
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Drag down
Phrasal Verb drag down Definition to make someone feel bad Examples I was in a good mood and then I had to listen to her complaining and she dragged me down. Stop dragging everybody down and enjoy yourself! Verb and preposition separated? Must be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Drag is […]
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Bob Seger, The Ring Level: Elementary – American English This is a song about a woman who got married too young and was not able to realise her dreams. Life becomes monotonous and her wedding ring is a reminder of where it all went wrong. In this exercise there are some useful common nouns. Glossary “see him through” : get […]
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Die down
Phrasal Verb die down Definition to gradually stop Examples Let’s hope the fuss dies down soon and we can get on with our lives! “And sometimes in the wee hours when the traffic dies down she’ll hear the sound of some bird on the wing.” Bob Seger, The Ring Verb and preposition separated? Must be separated Normal or Informal […]
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