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  1. In English Grammar, give and take are verbs which signify action. Give, according to dictionary, means, "to transfer the possession of something to someone". On the other hand, Take, according to dictionary, means, "to reach for and hold something".  In this context, a teacher or examiner gives (traRead more

    In English Grammar, give and take are verbs which signify action. Give, according to dictionary, means, “to transfer the possession of something to someone”. On the other hand, Take, according to dictionary, means, “to reach for and hold something”. 

    In this context, a teacher or examiner gives (transfers the paper) to the student while the student (holds that paper). Hence

    • A teacher gives the test; and,
    • A student gives the test.
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  1. The word is A Lot - its meaning is a large extent or to a large group. Allot means to share. For example- A lot of apple in the basket. Let's allot 10 apples to each student.

    The word is A Lot – its meaning is a large extent or to a large group.

    Allot means to share.

    For example-

    A lot of apple in the basket. Let’s allot 10 apples to each student.

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  1. Among and Amongst are the same. Its meaning is into or surrounded by or division or belonging to certain groups.  They are prepositions and used mostly in the middle of the sentences.  Among is old English and amongst is the middle English. Example - Johnson is among the top company in the world. DiRead more

    Among and Amongst are the same. Its meaning is into or surrounded by or division or belonging to certain groups.  They are prepositions and used mostly in the middle of the sentences.  Among is old English and amongst is the middle English.

    Example –

    Johnson is among the top company in the world.

    Distribute the apple among the students.

    Zen was the last amongst to leave the cinema crew.

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