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on the bed and in bed
On the bed and In bed Students often ask about the difference between “in bed” and “on the bed”. Fortunately, it’s not too tough. 1. in bed = under the covers • My wife is lying in bed. • I like to read in bed before I go to sleep. Notice we don’t say “the”. X I like reading in the bed. …
How to use either.
How to use either. “Either” is pretty easy to use, but there are some special examples to look out for. Let’s start with the basics. 1. either + or = one of two choices (NOT both) (conjunction) • Your order comes with either soup or salad. • The movie starts at either six or seven. …
What’s the difference between every day and everyday?
Every Day and Everyday What’s the difference between every day and everyday? These words are easy to mix up, especially if you are typing fast, or using text to speech. Here’s a hint: Every morning, I do my daily exercise. Got it? Let’s look at some examples. 1. every + day, week, month, year, etc. “Every” …
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Literally and Figuratively
Literally and Figuratively Figuratively Figurative expressions mean something special. The words and meaning don’t always match. “Spill the tea” means “gossip”. Literally Literal expressions mean what they say. I really did spill my tea. Compare the literal and figurative expressions below. Literal: The actor literally died on stage. He had a heart attack. Figurative: The actor died …
How to write AM and PM
How to write AM PM This drives me crazy. I look this up all the time, and always need to check again. Why? Because there are so many options. Option One: am – pm • When it’s 10 pm in New York, it’s 8 am in Mumbai. • Tomorrow, I’m working from 9 am to 6 pm. • The meeting will be from 8 to 10 am. …
What’s the difference between north of and in the north?
North, South, East, and West I sometimes hear students mix up directions like “north of” or “in northern”. It’s an easy thing to confuse. Below are some examples to help you remember the most common patterns. in + northern, southern, eastern, western = inside an area Ex: New York is in the northern US. Ex: Atlanta is in the southern US. Ex: They’re both in the eastern US. Ex: LA …
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What’s the difference between affect and effect?
Affect vs Effect What’s the difference between affect and effect? English learners and native speakers alike get these words mixed up, myself included. So, let’s practice. Affect = verb 1. to make a difference Ex: Warm weather affects how many drinks we sell. Ex: The heavy rain affected my garden really badly. 2. to touch you emotionally Ex: That …
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The difference between meet, meet with, meet up with
Meet, Meet with, Meet up with What is the difference between meet with, meet, and meet up with? This is a simple pattern I often hear people make mistakes with. Let’s look at some examples! meet with = serious Ex: I’m going to meet with my boss to talk about my contract. Ex: The president met with other world leaders to …
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Is there a difference between find and find out?
Find and Find Out One day, I was in the park, and I found something under a tree. It was a little metal figure. It was Han Solo from Star Wars. Of course, it was one of my son’s toys. Later, I found out he forgot it in the park weeks before. He’s lucky I …
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