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Can You Beat The English Phrasal Verbs Challenge (3)

English Phrasal Verbs Quiz 3 Boost your phrasal verb skills with this ultimate quiz! Can you choose the right phrasal verb to complete each sentence? Check your score and discover the correct answers at the end! 1. Look, the sun's coming out. I think it's __________ . clearing off clearing up clearing out 2. So, who do you think they're going to __________ of the team? look out try out leave out 3. Each month Sandra puts $100 __________ for university. in aside up 4. There's so much paperwork to __________ . It's going to take hours! fill in put aside leave out 5. Don't worry! James and Lydia are constantly __________ out. falling getting leaving 6. The car broke ________ on the way to the conference. in down up 7. The teacher asked the students to turn their papers ________ a

Can You Score 100% in the English Phrasal Verbs Challenge? (2)

Test your knowledge of English phrasal verbs with this quick quiz. English Phrasal Verbs Quiz 2 1. The referee called the match __________ after the pitch inspection. over out off 2. Don't worry! John said he would __________ for the night. put up me put up put me up 3. The estate agent showed us __________ the house. around in over 4. I can't hear it. Could you turn it __________ please. in over up 5. Early this morning two robbers __________ the bank at gunpoint. gave up held up made up 6. After the long journey, he __________ on the couch exhausted. sat up sat down sat in 7. The manager had to __________ the new policy to the team. roll out roll up roll in 8. She likes to __________ in the library to focus on her studies. hang out hang up hang in

Can You Pass the English Phrasal Verbs Challenge? (1)

This phrasal verb quiz is suitable for English learners preparing for Cambridge FCE and more advanced exams, IELTS , TOEFL and PTE exams. Test your phrasal verb knowledge by selecting the correct phrasal verb option to complete each sentence. When you have finished you can check your score and see the correct phrasal verb for each sentence. English Phrasal Verbs Quiz 1 1. I thought you said you were going to cut __________ your smoking. up with down on on with 2. I'm really looking __________ to our vacation this summer. after in forward 3. Do you think my son __________ after me? stands gets takes 4. John really has to face __________ the reality of the situation. up to up with on with 5. Do you think I can join __________ your game? with in at 6. She just can't seem to break __________ her old habits. up away from down on 7.

How to Use Prepositions for Describing Graphs and Statistics

Describing Statistics in English | Describing Data, Tables, Graphs, Information Let's delve into some essential prepositions used when describing statistics, complete with examples and explanations for each: Prepositions to describe statistics On : This preposition is used when referring to specific dates or days. Example: "On December 1st, the company saw a 20% increase in sales." Here, 'on' is used to indicate the specific day when the increase occurred. In : This is used with months, years, seasons, and periods of time. Example: "In 2020, e-commerce sales skyrocketed." Here, 'in' is used to specify the year when the increase in e-commerce sales happened. At : This is used with particular points of time, including clock times. Example: "At the end of the financial year, profits were up by 10%." Here, 'at' indicates the exact point in time when the profits were calculated. From...to/through : T

How to Describe Trends & Graphs for Better Results

Home   >    English Grammar   >   How do you describe trends & graphs using prepositions? Describing trends and graphs with prepositions Discover how to describe trends in graphs using prepositions correctly! Examples There has been an increase in the number of people aged over thirty. [ ✓ ] There has been an increase of the number of people aged over thirty. [ ✗ ] Between 1990 and 2000, there was a drop 15%. [ ✗ ] Between 1990 and 2000, there was a drop of 15%. [ ✓ ] We can express a specific trend or change using a noun + in + a noun phrase describing what has changed: a(n) plunge / dip / reduction / plummet / surge / hike / drop, etc. in something Describing Trends in Graphs Examples There has been a significant plunge in the stock market . The data reveals a noteworthy dip in customer satisfaction . When we talk about a change , growth , improvement, trend, variation, or any similar co

Writing Skills - How to Make Complex Sentences in Writing

Complex Sentences Are you tired of writing simple, bland sentences? Do you want to take your writing to the next level by mastering complex sentence structures? If so, read on! In this blog post, we will teach you how to make complex sentences in your writing. By following our tips and techniques, you will be able to create more interesting and engaging sentences that will impress! How to write a complex sentence structure using a clause Here is an example sentence related to a typical writing topic – traffic congestion. Building wider roads can solve traffic congestion because it allows traffic to move more easily. Sentence analysis There are two main parts to this simple sentence: the problem (traffic congestion) and the solution (building wider roads). Why is writing complex sentences an important skill? For example, in the IELTS Writing Test, if you want to score band 6 then you need to “use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms” and if you want to

Essay Writing Help | Fill in the Blanks (with answers)

Essay Writing Help Essay writing in English Fill in the blanks essay Here is a typical essay responding to a statement given, where you are required to give your views and opinion on a subject. Fill each blank space with a single word to comeplete this sample essay about protecting animals. The words are all related to the recent grammar posts: Which relative pronoun should I use? How do I choose between and, but, or? Auxiliary verbs You can check your answers at the end of the essay. Essay question Many people think that we spend too much money on the protection of animals and other species which are endangered and that it would be better if we spent more money on looking after people who need help on our planet instead. What is your opinion on this statement? Essay Answer Whether you love animals 1. _____ hate them, they play an important role in our ecosystem. Losing even a tiny insect species could have a very large impac

How to use the article 'the' with general concepts

English Grammar Common mistakes when using 'the' Many people are worried about the bad effects of mobiles on brain. [incorrect] Many people are worried about the bad effects of mobiles on the brain. [correct] We need to look at factors such as the availability of health care. [correct] We need to look at factors such as availability of health care. [incorrect] We use the before nouns which describe a general type of thing rather than a specific example of that thing: - These are problems for students living away from the family . - We don’t know the effects of such chemicals on the body . - The role of the student at university level varies greatly from country to country . - Most of our business is carried out over the telephone . The is also used before abstract nouns which describe a situation, a quality, a process or a change. These words are often followed by of something. - There is a problem with the availability of clean water in some villages

English Vocabulary Quiz Crime & Law #1

Crime & Law 1 | English Vocabulary Quiz 1. There was no __________ linking him to the case so the Police had to let him go. statement evidence suspect 2. Justin was found guilty of __________ downloading the music. falsely wrongly illegally 3. Police are appealing for __________ who saw the accident to get in touch. viewers audiences witnesses 4. The hijackers took 45 people __________ on a flight to Egypt. passenger hostage witness 5. Bradley __________ more than 25 crimes before he was caught. made performed committed Score = Correct answers: Crime & Law Quiz 2

English Vocabulary Quiz Feelings and Opinions

English Grammar English Vocabulary Quiz Feelings & Opinions 1. It's important to make a good __________ . attraction behaviour impression 2. Try not to be so ___________ , I'm sure you can do better. careful careless caring 3. Oops! Never __________ , we can always get another one. head mind brain 4. That was so ___________ . bored interested interesting 5. What's wrong? You seem quite ___________ . careless nervous annoying Score = Correct answers:

English Vocabulary Quiz | Work and Employment

Test your knowledge of vocabulary related to work and employment with this multiple choice quiz. Good luck! English Vocabulary Quiz Work & Employment 1. What do you do for a __________ these days? work living job 2. Do you have any previous __________ in a similar job? prospects experience qualifications 3. I'm not sure if I would __________ any of the candidates, they're all unsuitable. give work employ 4. I'm looking for a job where I can _________ more money than I do at the moment. win gain earn 5. Brad woks as a porter in a ___________ in London. field restaurant hotel Score = Correct answers:

IELTS Grammar | more comparisons

English Grammar | More ways of comparing We use less / the least to mean the opposite of more / the most You might imagine that the General Training IELTS test would be less difficult to pass. The morning I sat my exam was probably the least enjoyable time I've ever head. We can add emphasis with words like even , far , a great deal , a little , a lot , much + comparative: A reading comprehension test requires much greater concentration than simply reading a book. In formal English with words like slightly , considerably , significantly + comparative: The number of exam candidates in 2013 is significantly higher than that for the year 2012. The number of women sitting Academic IELTS to enter into higher education is only slightly lower than the number of men. We cannot use very with comparatives (not the number of women was very lower ). We can say two things are the same or similar with as + adjective / adverb + as : My exam preparation course i

Learning English Grammar | Present Continuous

Present Continuous The present continuous tense , also known as the present progressive tense in some grammar books, is one of the most often used tenses in English. It is also one of the tenses that English learners use incorrectly. It is important to remember that the present continuous tense is generally used to express something happening at the moment of speaking. It is not used to express everyday habits and routines. Everyday habits and routines are expressed using the present simple tense . It is also important to remember that the present continuous is only used with action verbs and not stative verbs. Listed below are examples, uses and structure of the Present Continuous: Prsent Continuous | Things that are happening now, at the moment. What are you doing? She's reading in the garden. They're not standing in the rain. Present Continuous | Actions happening in a period around the present moment in time I'm reading "The Surgeon's Mate&

IELTS Grammar Review | Present Simple

Present Simple Here are some typical uses and examples showing how we form the present simple tense in English grammar. Present Simple for permanent or long-lasting situations The IELTS exam has four different sections. Over 1.5 million people take the IELTS exam every year. IELTS is administered by the British Council, IDP Australia and Cambridge University. Present Simple for regular habits and daily routines IELTS exams are usually on Saturdays, in the morning. She studies for her IELTS exam every evening after work. When are the IELTS test results available? Present Simple for facts You need IELTS to study at a University in the UK. What does 'Band 9' mean in IELTS? There isn't any extra time to transfer answers at the end of the IELTS Reading exam. Present Simple for feelings I hate having to prepare for IELTS. She loves learning new expressions she can use in her IELTS writing. Why are you worried? I don't want to fail my IELTS exam! Present Sim

What is the Difference Between Communication & Communications? How to use Nouns - English Grammar

Communication or Communications? We need better communications between parents and teachers. [incorrect] We need better communication between parents and teachers. [correct] Communication is an uncountable noun and refers to the act of talking to people: The job requires excellent communication skills . Email is now our main means of communication . [not mean of communication ] Communications [plural] refers to all the methods of sending information, for example by telephone, email, post, instant messenger: The company produces cellular phones and other communications equipment . More Grammar Tips

English Grammar | use of nouns | appearance, outlook, looks

English grammar mistakes | using nouns: appearance, outlook, looks Public art can have a considerable effect on the outlook of public spaces. [incorrect] Public art can have a considerable effect on the appearance of public spaces. [correct] The appearance of something is the way it looks and a person's appearance is the way the person looks [their face, body, hair etc.] and the way they dress: Artificial ingredients are sometimes added to enhance the taste or appearance of food . Many young women spend a lot of time on their appearance . [not their appearances ] A person's looks refers to how attractive they are - their face, etc. but not their clothes: She had gone grey and lost her looks . [= she was not as attractive as before]. A person's outlook is the way they think about their life and the future: The accident completely changed her outlook on life. She enjoys each day more now . How to use English modal verbs English Grammar

Learning English Grammar | time words

English grammar common mistakes | using time words The effects will only be seen over a long duration . [incorrect] The effects will only be seen over a long period of time. [correct] Managers are expected to work for a long time . [incorrect] Manageres are expected to work long hours . [correct] We use hours to talk about the time during the day or week when something usually happens, especially the time when someone works or when something is open: working hours , office hours , opening hours Most nannies work long hours for low pay . [=they work many hours a day] We use period or period of time to talk about a particular length of time: Sales rose by 20% over a six month period / over a period of six months . Sportsmen can earn a lot of money, but only for a relatively short period of time . We use duration in formal writing to talk about how long something lasts: Make sure that your visa is valid for the duration of your stay . The timing of some

What is the difference between effect, influence, and impact? Confusing Nouns - Learning English Grammar

English grammar | confusing nouns Changes to the exam format could have a serious influence on candidates. [incorrect] Changes to the exam format could have a serious effect on candidates. [correct] It is difficult to assess the impact of the disaster on tourism. It is difficult to assess the extent of the disaster on tourism. An influence is something which causes people to think or behave in a different way: We need to learn more about the influence of violent computer games on young people . Our experiences have a huge influence on our personality . An effect is what happens to someone or something as a result of something else: Research has shown the harmful effects of stress on mothers and unborn babies . The new resort has had a beneficial effect on local businesses . [not effect to ] * Remember, effect is a noun. The verb form is affect: Homes on the west coast were seriously affected by the hurricane . An impact is a powerful effect of something,

What is the difference between habits, customs, and practices? Confusing Nouns - Learning English Grammar

As a tourist, you should show respect for local behaviour . [incorrect] As a tourist, you should show respect for local customs . [correct] They encourage the practice of teachers reading aloud to young children. [correct] They encourage the habit of teachers reading aloud to young children. [incorrect] A habit is something a person does regularly in a particular way as part of their everyday life, often without thinking about it: After a while, seperating rubbish for recycling just becomes a habit . People's habits have changed. Families no longer eat meals together . A custom is something people in a particular country or of a particular religious or ethnic group do because it has been part of their culture or way of life for many years: He studied Maori culture and customs . The custom of decorat ing a tree at Christmas goes back hundreds of years . A practice is a method of doing something which is usually used, especially in a particular country,

Verb Collocations - Learning English Grammar

English Grammar | Verb Collocations They have made a lot of progress in improving working conditions. [correct] They have achieved a lot of progress in improving working conditions. [incorrect] Poor diet in childhood can have a long-term effect on health. [correct] Poor diet in childhood can leave a long-term effect on health. [incorrect] There are many common verb + noun combinations [colocations] in English: make progress : I think the team have made progress this season . make an impression : It is important to make a good first impression . make a difference : We believe we can make a difference to children's lives . make someone | something happy, comfortable, effective etc.: She made her mother very happy with her gift . They put a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable . With a few changes they made the process much more efficient . have an effect : This incident will have a negative effect on tourism . have time : Retired