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How to tell the time in English? There are two common ways of telling the time in English. For  2:40  you can use one of these two ways. Digital : the easier way - " Two forty  " Classical : you say the minutes first then the hour - " twenty to three " Here are the different ways to ask for and tell the time. Asking about the time: What time is it? time do you make it? 's the time? Have you got the right time? Telling the time: Digital It's ... It's ... 2.00 two o'clock two 2.06 six minutes  past  two two oh six 2.09 nine minutes  past  two two oh nine 2.12 twelve  past  two two twelve 2.15 a quarter  past  two two fifteen 2.20 twenty  past  two two twenty 2.25 twenty-five  past  two two twenty-five 2.30 half  past  two two thirty 2.35 twenty-five  to  three two thirty-five 2.40 twenty  to  three two forty 2.45 a quarter  to  three two forty-five 2.50 ten  to  thr...

witty very clever and funny person greedy someone who wants more money, things or power than they need lazy inclined to avoid effort, not willing to work cruel a person that inflicts pain to people or animals without pity morose unhappy, ill-tempered or gloomy stingy a person unwilling to spend or give a lot of money, not generous unreliable not able to be trusted or depended on reserved people who do not show their feelings, silent or reticent large-handed a generous person that gives in large quantities vindictive a revengeful and cruel person quiet used about people who do not usually talk much, restrained in a speech, manner... discreet a tactful person that is careful not to say a secret convivial friendly, sociable, festive and making you feel welcome skinny being very thin in a way that is not attractive friendly people who are kind, not antagonistic or hostile, they often make you feel comfortable diligent someone who works hard and is constant in effort to accomplish something

Possessive adjectives are used to show ownership or possession. Subject pronoun Possessive adjective Singular I my you your he his she her it its Plural you your we our they their For example: I own a laptop. = It is  my  laptop. You own this computer (I presume). = It is  your  computer. David owns a black car. = It is  his  car. Karen owns a house. = It is  her  house. We hope you all enjoy these lessons. = They are  your  lessons. The dog has a food bowl. = It is  its  food bowl. We love this website. = It is  our  website. Manchester United own a football ground. = It is  their  football ground. !Note  - You - Your = the same for singular and plural.

What are collocations in English? Collocation is words that are used regularly with a specific word.  For example, three collocation words for the word 'friend' are 'best, 'good,' and 'loyal.'  Here are some example sentences: "She talks to her  best   friend  every day." (best) "He lives with some  good   friends ." (good, close) *The word 'close' is another collocation that can be used in the place of 'good' such as "He lives with some  close   friends ." "She has been a  loyal   friend  for many years." (loyal, real, trusted, true, faithful) *All the words in the parenthesis can be used in the place of 'loyal.'  These are other examples of collocations for the word 'friend.' Why is it important to study English collocation? When we learn vocabulary, we might understand the meaning of the word using a dictionary, but many times, we do not know how to use the word in a sentence. How do ...

Intonation Many people from different countries have improper intonation because their teacher had improper intonation. In many situations, being monotone is better than having bad intonation. The worst is when someone goes up and down too much on every word. Another thing you should avoid is to end high at the end of a sentence. To correct improper intonation, you need to remember to start high and end low. You cannot do it any other way. I recommend going to the interview section and listening to one of the audio files provided by a native speaker. You will hear proper intonation. After listening to the audio, record yourself and listen to it. Does it sound the same? If not, then find the areas that are dissimilar and make the necessary corrections. This advice is very trivial, but intonation is relatively easy to correct. You can fix your intonation with only a little effort. If you have a friend who is a native English speaker, you can usually fix intonation in a couple of lessons....

Make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Manage to product something good using poor material. Man is the head of the family and woman is the neck that turns the head. No comment! Man proposes, God disposes. Our destiny depends on God's will. (A) man can die but once. If death comes now, you will not have to experience it later. (A) man is as old as he feels himself to be. Your age doesn't matter as long as you are fit and healthy. (A) man is judged by his deeds, not by his words. A person is judged on what he/she actually  does , not on what they  say   they will do. (A) man is known by the company he keeps. A person's character is judged by the type of people with whom they spend their time. Manners make the man. Possibly: a person's manners show their origins. Many a true word is spoken in jest. Even if something is said as a joke it can still be true. Many hands make light work. Sharing work makes the task easier. March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb...

Facts speak louder than words People show what they are really like by what they do, rather than by what they say. Failure teaches success. People can learn from their failures and be successful later on. Fair exchange is no robbery Swapping two items of equal value is an honest deal. False friends are worse than open enemies. It's better to know who your real enemies are rather than trust someone who pretends to be a friend but is capable of stabbing you in the back. Familiarity breeds contempt Knowing someone very well can lead to a lack of respect for them. (A) fault confessed is half redressed. Confession is the beginning of forgiveness. Fear lends wings Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible. Fine words butter no parsnips No amount of talking can replace action. First come, first served. The first person in the line will be attended to first. (The) first step is the hardest. The most difficult part of an action is the beginning. (A) flower blooms mor...

(A) danger foreseen is half avoided. If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with. (The) darkest hour is just before dawn. The most difficult moment is just before a problem is solved. (A) day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy. Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad. Dead men tell no lies. A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal. Death is the great leveller. All people are equal when they die. (The) devil looks after his own. Success comes to those who deserve it least. (The) devil makes work for idle hands. People who have no work, or are idle, often get into trouble. Diamonds cut diamonds. Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning. (The) die is cast. A decision has been made and it is impossible to change it. Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Hard work brings rewards. Discretion is the better part of valour. It is usele...

Bad beginnings lead to bad results. If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.   (A) bad cause requires many words. It is difficult to defend a bad cause. (A) bad excuse is better than none. Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one. Bad news travels fast. People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.). (A) bad penny always turns up. An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back. (A) bad tree does not yield good apples. A bad parent does not raise good children. (A) bad workman blames his tools. Blaming tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. (A) barking dog seldom bites. Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out. Be just before you are generous. Make sure all your debts are paid before you start offering help to others. Beauty is only skin deep. A person's character is more important than their appearance. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Different people ha...

A lender nor borrower be. Do not lend or borrow money. A leopard cannot change its spots. It is impossible for a bad or unpleasant person to become good or pleasant. A lie begets a lie. Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one. A little fire is quickly trodden out. If you deal with a minor problem quickly, it will not become a major issue. A little of what you fancy does you good. It's ok to give into a little temptation occasionally. A loaded wagon makes no noise. Really wealthy people do not talk about money. A loveless life is living death. Without affection, life is difficult. A man can die but once. If death comes now, you will not have to experience it later. A man is as old as he feels himself to be. Your age doesn't matter as long as you are fit and healthy. A man is judged by his deeds, not by his words. A person is judged on what he/she actually  does , not on what they  say   they will do. A man is known by the company he keeps. A person's character is...

A bad excuse is better than none. Always give an excuse, even if it's a poor one. A bad penny always turns up. An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back. A bad tree does not yield good apples. A bad parent does not raise good children. A bad workman blames his tools. Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. A barking dog seldom bites. Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out. A bird in hand is worth two in a bush. It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better. A black plum is as sweet as a white. People should not be judged by their appearance. A book holds a house of gold. There is a wealth of knowledge in books. A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound. Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before. A burden of one's own choice is not felt. Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily. A burn...