Take Umbrage

Idiom (4): Take Umbrage

Meaning: to feel hurt, feel offended 

Example : Sara did not do what her mother wanted from her,  so her mother took umbrage. 

Use it now in a sentence 

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. 

Lesson Two: Types of Sentences by Structure (2)

Lesson Two

Types of Sentences by Structure (2)

      In this lesson, we are going to complete explaining the other two types of sentences by structure, which are Complex Sentence and Complex-Compound Sentence.

** The third type of sentences is Complex Sentence:

     This kind of sentences consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. The most important idea is placed in the independent clause, and the least important idea is placed in the dependent clause.

 Independent Clause + Dependent Clause + Dependent Clause

 Note the use of commas in the two examples:

Examples:

-- If you do not work hard, you will not be successful man in your life.

-- After we played football, we went to the zoo to see the animals.

** The fourth type of sentences is Complex-Compound Sentence:

     Complex-Compund Sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. It is a combanation of compound sentence and complex sentence. Compound-Complex Sentences can be difficult and confusing to punctuate.

 

Independent Clause + Independent Clause + Dependent Clause

 Examples:

-- Allen always wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but because he lacked the financial resources, he decided to become an engineer instead. 

Finally, after you learn the last two types of sentences, try to write one complex sentence and one complex-compound sentence 

Lesson One: Types of Sentences by Structure

Lesson One

(Types of Sentences by Structure)

     In this lesson, we are going to list the types of sentences by structure and then explain them. We will explain just the first two types of them, which are Simple Sentence and Compound Sentence.

In English language, there are four types of sentences:

1. Simple Sentence
2. Compound Sentence
3. Complex Sentence
4. Complex-Compund Sentence

** The first type of sentences by structure is Simple Sentence:

Simple sentence is also called main clause, and it  just consists of one subject and one verb.

   

Example: Ahmed always plays football.

** The second type of sentences by structure is Compound Sentence:

Compound sentence consists of two independent clauses or two main clauses, which means that it has two subjects and two verbs. We use one of the conjunctions (FANBOYS) to connect the two sentences. We put after the first sentence Comma and then the coordinator.

Examples: note the use of comma and the coordinator after it as well as the
structure 

 -- Jack loves reading books, but he does not love playing football.

 -- We go to the sea, and we swim. 

Finally, after you learn these two types, try to write one simple sentence and one compound sentence.

Get it down to a fine art

Idiom (3): Get it down to a fine art

Meaning: When you learn to do something perfectly, you get it down to a fine art.

Example: Entertaining her husband's business associates is not a problem for Jane; she is got that down to a fine art.

As usaul, try to use it in a new sentence