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Masculine and Feminine is part of every language to identify gender. However, the difference between “male” and “female” is unnecessary. Many words in the past that were strictly “gender-biased” do not exist today. So, if you use the masculine form for a feminine noun, it will be okay in some cases. Man – Woman Boy […]

An opinion column is a thought-provoking piece where a writer presents their viewpoint on a specific issue, blending personal voice with persuasive techniques. Unlike traditional news reporting, which focuses on delivering facts, an opinion column allows for the writer’s stance to take center stage, supported by logical arguments, anecdotes, and evidence. These columns aim to […]

Visual Elements Headline: Short, bold, and designed to grab attention. Often includes wordplay, alliteration, or emotive language to intrigue the reader. Example: “Climate Crisis: Experts Warn of Accelerating Risks” Effect: Grabs attention with urgency and highlights the main topic. Sub-headline: Provides additional context or details to complement the main headline. Offers a concise summary of […]

Chapter 1 More than a thousand people – men, women and children – watched the two boys, now far away on a huge rock, four or five hundred feet above their eyes. Mac and Lin. “Where are they climbing to so early this morning? Don’t they know that the cruel wizard of Coorg lives there?” […]

Occupational English Test Instructions: You have 45 minutes to write this letter. During the first 5 minutes, you should not pick the pencil. Start writing only when you are told. During the Reading Time, try to understand the case notes. Melons Steps Mark (M) PPRRAADDDDDWK. Eliminate (E) irrelevant information. Launch (L) the letter with DADR. […]

Here are 100 weird words you can’t miss! Affidavit (ah-fuh-DAY-vit): A written sworn statement used as evidence in court. Açaí (ah-sah-EE): A small, dark purple fruit from the açaí palm tree. Almond (AHL-muhnd): A type of nut, often used in cooking and baking. Arctic (ARK-tik): Relating to the region around the North Pole. Athlete (ATH-leet): […]

Expressions Smiling – Expressing happiness or pleasure. Frowning – Showing worry or displeasure by drawing brows together. Grinning – Smiling broadly, often in amusement or excitement. Pouting – Displaying annoyance by pushing lips outward. Smirking – Smiling in a sly or self-satisfied manner. Squinting – Narrowing eyes, often to focus or in reaction to light. […]

You can use MELONS strategy for analyzing any text type. Learn what MELONS stand for and start writing your Essays professionally. A well written analysis will have 6 paragraphs. 1. Main Introduction, Context, Audience, and Purpose) Contextual Overview: Briefly introduce the text you’re analyzing, mentioning its type (e.g., poem, article, speech) and any relevant background […]

Commonly Confused Stress Patterns Content /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ (happy) vs. Content /kənˈtɛnt/ (subject matter) Contract /ˈkɒn.trækt/ (legal agreement) vs. Contract /kənˈtrækt/ (to shrink) Contest /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ (competition) vs. Contest /kənˈtɛst/ (to challenge) Conduct /ˈkɒn.dʌkt/ (behavior) vs. Conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (to lead) Present /ˈprez.ənt/ (gift) vs. Present /prɪˈzɛnt/ (to show) Object /ˈɒb.dʒɛkt/ (thing) vs. Object /əbˈdʒɛkt/ (to oppose) Project /ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt/ […]

Bizarre (bih-ZAHR) – Strange or unusual in an interesting way. Blissful (BLISS-ful) – Full of joy and happiness. Bubbly (BUB-lee) – Cheerful and full of energy. Crisp (KRISP) – Fresh, firm, and pleasantly sharp. Cuddly (KUD-lee) – Soft and inviting to hug. Dainty (DAYN-tee) – Delicate and pretty. Dapper (DAP-er) – Neat and stylish (usually […]

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