The Differences Between Begin and Start

Begin Vs Start

The differences between begin and start in terms of their using. 

** We can use the verbs "begin" and "start" to mean the same thing, but "begin" is more formal than "start". 

Ex: When did you begin learning English. 

Ex: The meeting started at 9 o'clock. 

** We use "start", but not "begin", to talk about machines. 

Ex: Press the button to start (not begin)  the printer. 

** We use "start", but not "begin" to talk about creating a new business.

Ex: She "started" a new restaurant. 

Phrasal Verbs - Put

Phrasal Verbs - Put

Here are some phrasal verbs to the verb (Put):

-- Put (sth) behind you: to forget something unpleasant 

Ex: You need to forget about your ex-girlfriend. She was not good for you,  so put her behind you and meet someone new. 

-- Put up with (sth): to tolerate something unpleasant
Ex: He is so aggressive all the time. I do not know why you put up with him for so long!

-- Put across (sth): to explain something
Ex: I have tried my hardest to put across my ideas to her, but she refuses to listen to me.

-- Put (someone) down: to criticise someone
Ex: My boss put me down in front of everybody in the office.

-- Put away: to put everything in the normal place
Ex: When my sister finishs playing with her toys, she always puts everything away.

-- Put off: to delay something for another time
Ex: The president put his meeting off suddenly without explaining any reason.

Now,  after you learn these six Put phrasal verbs, use them in your writing

Collocations of Make (1)

Collocations of Make(1)

    Collocation is the combination of two or more words, which are often used together in a way that sounds correct. Collocation is very important to learn them and use them in your writing and conversation because it makes you writing very strong. 

Now, we have some words that come with the verb (Make) to form one collocation with a different meaning.

Make amends: to repair a relationship; to resolve a fight

Ex: I hope they can stop fighting and make amends. 

Make an application: to apply for something usually a job or bank account. 

Ex: I found a new job, so I want to make an application. 

Make an appointment: to organize a meeting with other people. 

Ex: Do I need to make an appointment with the doctor? 

Make believe: to pretend 

Ex: Only make believe I love you. 

Make an attempt: to try

Ex:  we made attempt to resolve the problem, but we failed. 

After you learn these five collocations, use them in your writing. 

Next time,  we have anther ten collocations.