1. Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, the wings. Symbolism: style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind. For example, “wrinkled old face”. JaRead more

    • Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, the wings.
    • Symbolism: style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind. For example, “wrinkled old face”.

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  2. Indirect Speech: The prime minister said that India became independent in 1947.  

    Indirect Speech: The prime minister said that India became independent in 1947.

     

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  3. She said, "A man talked to her in a rude manner." John said, "That guy was talking to her in a rude manner".

    1. She said, “A man talked to her in a rude manner.”
    2. John said, “That guy was talking to her in a rude manner”.
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  4. Thank you auntie is wrong. The correct phrase is "Thank you, Aunty".

    Thank you auntie is wrong. The correct phrase is “Thank you, Aunty”.

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  5. Tailor is to clothes as gardener is to plants. Reason: Tailor makes clothes which gardener grows plans.

    Tailor is to clothes as gardener is to plants.

    Reason: Tailor makes clothes which gardener grows plans.

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  6. Indirect Speech: The coach exclaimed proudly that the players had played well. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense. Present perfect tense > PasRead more

    Indirect Speech: The coach exclaimed proudly that the players had played well.

    Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.

    Present perfect tense > Past perfect tense.

    And if the sentence is exclamatory, we use reporting verbs like exclaimed, admired, cried etc based on the sentence.

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  7. The following are some examples of responses you may want to consider. Response 1: I miss you too. Response 2: I am glad you called. Response 3: I was thinking about you. Response 4: It's good to hear from you. Response 5: I can't wait to see you. Response 6: How is everything? Response 7: Let me knRead more

    The following are some examples of responses you may want to consider.

    1. Response 1: I miss you too.
    2. Response 2: I am glad you called.
    3. Response 3: I was thinking about you.
    4. Response 4: It’s good to hear from you.
    5. Response 5: I can’t wait to see you.
    6. Response 6: How is everything?
    7. Response 7: Let me know when you will be free to see me.
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  8. I think it depends on the person saying hi and how you feel. If you're feeling nice, then say "hello". If you're not feeling particularly nice, then say "hi". Here are some tips:  Say something like "how are you doing?". If they seem in a hurry, just say "hey". Don't make them repeat "how are you doRead more

    I think it depends on the person saying hi and how you feel. If you’re feeling nice, then say “hello”. If you’re not feeling particularly nice, then say “hi”. Here are some tips:  Say something like “how are you doing?”. If they seem in a hurry, just say “hey”. Don’t make them repeat “how are you doing?” or “hi” A: There are so many ways to answer “Hi” depending on the situation. Hi (how are you) How are you? Fine. Hi (how are you) Good!

     

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  9. There could be several reasons for asking for gas money. You could be the driver of someone else and you’re asking for a ride home, or you’re running out of gas and forgot your wallet. It’s not rude to ask for gas money if you’re doing it the right way. You need to know what you’re signing up for inRead more

    There could be several reasons for asking for gas money. You could be the driver of someone else and you’re asking for a ride home, or you’re running out of gas and forgot your wallet. It’s not rude to ask for gas money if you’re doing it the right way.

    You need to know what you’re signing up for in order to negotiate the terms of the transaction. People will often sign on the dotted line with only a cursory glance at your proposal and then be shocked later that they ended up with the bill. If you don’t have a good idea of what’s involved in the transaction you might end up with an unpleasant surprise. When asking for gas money, one should be polite and considerate of their hosts.

    1. You can ask for gas money in English by saying, “Excuse me, sir/madam, I would like to ask you for a few dollars to buy gas.”
    2. You can also say, “Do you have any change?”
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