On this page, we focus on some Terms, Grammar tips, Etymology Analysis, Proverbs, idioms, Slang, Sayings, Quotes, Patterns, Pet Phrases, Topics, Articles, Letters, Music and Drama during the current week.
Term
pep talk
Learn it by heart
analysis /əˈnæləsəs/ n. [c, u]
plural analises /-siːz/
Grammar
a positive sentence, too.
Me too. Him too.
a negative sentence, either.
So am I.
Neither does he. Neither am I. Neither is he. Me neither
Nor is she
Etymology
hemi, semi, demi
semicircle, hemisphere, demigod
-ia suffix
place, disease
hemiplegia
Georgia
para- prefix
very similar to something
paraplegia
Proverb | Saying | idiom | Slang |
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
People often feel more affectionate towards each other when they are apart. 101 American Proverb P.73
come at a price
To have a negative or unpleasant consequence due to some action.
I got the promotion, but it came at a price, as my ruthless behaviour alienated a lot of people.
That skateboard jump sure came at a price, now that you have two broken legs.
Quote
“Practice Makes Perfect”
Pattern
Gone is the time when…
Pet Phrase
Alive and kicking
“Ladies first”, “Donkies next”
Topic | Article
“A piece of jewellery vs. a concert”
185 TOEFL Essay Questions, T.33 P.100-103
Letter
Press Release — Promotion
Use this press release to notify the media of a promotion within your business. Business Letters for Busy People, P.220
Music
Sam Smith – Fire on Fire
Drama
Extra 4, E.16