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Sentence breaking exercise with answer … (Source: NYT) Original sentence 1. Plans to expand lithium mining in Chile, the world’s second largest producer, hit political roadblocks this week, raising new questions about supplies of a metal that is in high demand as the world transitions … Read more
Error correction for school students… Correct the grammar mistakes in the following passage … The ship was loaded with a big consignment of tea for export to Russia. The ship had been docked in Kolkata Port for two days. The laborers had worked round the … Read more
Words / phrases with multiple uses.. Disuse … a. The singer was incarcerated for a long ten years because she had sung a song critical of the dictator in power. After her release she was horrified to find that she could no longer sing. Along … Read more
1. Comprehend … In the initial stages, Ranu couldn’t comprehend why so much importance is given to Karl Marx by people around the world. (Convert to Passive.) Later, on seeing some videos on Marx, she could comprehend his complex ideas. 2. Contemplate .. India is … Read more
Break the following sentences to smaller ones…… (Sourced from NYT) 1. Plans to expand lithium mining in Chile, the world’s second largest producer, hit political roadblocks this week, raising new questions about supplies of a metal that is in high demand as the world transitions … Read more
Words from Hindu … (Learning their use) 1. Withdrawal … Meaning 1…The withdrawal of money from bank is much easier through ATM, than a personal visit to the bank’s branch. The withdrawal of diplomatic recognition by countries from the present Afghan government has caused major … Read more
Convert the following sentences as asked. 1. Mumbai police has banned New Year celebrations to curb the spread of Omicron. (Convert to Passive form. ) 2. The Indian side piled up a staggering 500 runs in the first innings. 3. The doctor advised the slum-dwellers, … Read more
Convert the following sentences as asked. From 3rd degree to 1st degree and 2nd degree without changing its meaning. Example …The cow gives the largest quantity of milk in the herd. 3rd degree 1st degree .. No cow in the herd gives as much milk … Read more
Convert the sentences as asked.. 1. The owner told his manager, “When I am abroad, it will be your responsibility to maintain the estate in tiptop form.” (Convert to Indirect form.) 2. “If I see your books strewn on the floor again, I will burn … Read more
Skill building for better English … Join the sentences…(Answers at the end) 1. He entered the cinema hall without a ticket. He was unceremoniously shown the door by the floor supervisor. 2. He entered the cinema hall without a ticket. He was unceremoniously shown the … Read more