EDUTAIMENT WITH MRS RIANSIH

The English words than and then look and sound a lot alike, but they are completely different. If this distinction is harder than it should be, read this lesson and then try again. A. Than Than is a conjunction used in comparisons: Tom is smarter than Bill. This is more important than you might think. Is she taller than you? Yes, she is taller than I. Technically, you should use the subject pronoun after than (e.g., I), as opposed to the object pronoun (me). However, English speakers commonly use the object pronoun. B. Then Then has numerous meanings. 1. At that point in time I wasn’t ready then. Will you be home at noon? I’ll call you then. 2. Next, afterward I went to the store, and then to the bank Do your homework and then go to bed 3. In addition, also, on top of that He told me he was leaving, and then that I owed him money It cost $5,000, and then there’s tax too 4. In that case, therefore (often with &quo

The English terms in spite of and despite are very similar in meaning and usage; in spite of this, English speakers sometimes find them confusing. A. Despite Despite means "even though," "notwithstanding," or "regardless of." It’s the opposite of "because of/due to," and can be used with a noun or gerund. She had difficulty communicating in French despite all her years of study. We lost the game, despite the fact that we practiced all week. Despite not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain B. In spite of In spite of means exactly the same thing and is used exactly the same way as despite . She had difficulty communicating in French in spite of all her years of study. We lost the game, in spite of the fact that we practiced all week. In spite of not having an umbrella, I walked home in the rain. C. The Bottom Line The English terms despite and in spite of are synonyms. Despite mig

The English verbs imply and infer are often confused by English speakers. That’s not to imply that you’re one of them, but if that’s how you infer it, go ahead and read this lesson. A. Imply To imply means to suggest or to express something indirectly, rather than just coming out and saying it plainly: I don’t mean to imply that you’re doing something wrong, but… The expression on your face implies that you don’t believe me. He didn’t say it in so many words, but he implied that we were required to "volunteer." What are you implying? The noun is implication . There was a strong implication that attendance was required. (There’s also an unrelated meaning of involvement: His implication in the theft is grounds for dismissal.) B. Infer To infer means to read meaning into what was just said, to draw a conclusion from something that was not specifically stated: From that, I infer that you think I’m doing something wrong. Am I meant to infer th

The words advice and advise are often confused in English. I advise you to read through this lesson so you will no longer need advice on this matter. Advice Advice is a noun and refers to information offered by one person to another to help the latter make a decision or take action. We need some advice. I don’t care if you’re my advisor. When I want your advice, I’ll ask for it! My stock broker gave me bad advice and I lost a lot of money. If you’re sick, stay home. That’s my advice. Synonyms: counsel, input, opinion, recommendation, suggestion, two cents Advise Advise is a verb and means to offer a suggestion about what to do. We need you to advise us about something. You’re my advisor, so advise me! My stock broker advised me to invest in that company two days before it filed for bankruptcy. If you’re sick, I advise you to stay home. Synonyms: to give advice, to counsel, to offer input, to offer an opinion, to recommend, to ma

Though it’s no longer official,* over is widely considered incorrect when used in front of a number; the correct term is more than . You’ll have learned more than you need to know once you’ve read over this lesson. More than More than means "in excess of" when followed by a number or an adverb of quantity. I have more than 10 pairs of black shoes. More than 50% of the citizens voted this year. They have more than enough money to live comfortably. More than can also be split by a noun or clause to make a comparison: I have more shoes than my sister does. 50% more people voted this year than last year. They have more money than sense. Over Over can be a preposition or an adverb and has numerous meanings and uses, but only one matters for the purposes of this lesson. American Heritage Dictionary : definition prep . 9 More than in degree, quantity, or extent: over ten miles ; over a thousand dollars . Cambridge Dictionarie

Everyday vs Every day Everyday and every day are commonly confused in English. There’s no difference in pronunciation, but using the wrong one when writing is a mistake in the everyday English you use every day. Everyday Everyday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal. These shoes are great for everyday wear. You shouldn’t wear an everyday outfit to the wedding. Don’t use the everyday dishes – it’s a special occasion. Every day Every day means "each day." I go to the park every day. I have to work every day this week except Friday. Every day I feel a little better. Source: e Learn English Language, English Lesson for native and non-native speakers.

  “Lend me your eyes and I’ll tell you about them”. A.       Borrow Borrow means to take something from someone, with permission and with the intention of giving it back. The past tense and past participle is borrowed . 1.       Can I borrow your books? 2.       He can borrow a pen from me. 3.       You need to borrow some books. 4.       What happened to the car you borrowed from me? B. Lend Lend is just the opposite   of borrow. It means to give something to someone, with the expectation that s/he will return it. The past tense and past participle is lent . 1.       Oh...no, I can’t lend you my books. 2.       He will lend me his money. 3.       He can’t afford to lend me any money. 4.       She lent me her money books three weeks ago. Lend can also be used figuratively, to mean to contribute, impart, or offer: 1.       Lend me a hand (Help me). 2.       The yellow wall will lend a feeling of warmth. 3.       Your story lends itself to