If you want to write English you must have to learn the perfect use of the quotation marks. The sign goes thus—”———”. These marks are always used to enclose a saying of someone or something that is borrowed from somewhere else.... Read more...
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How to Use the Quotation Marks Perfectly
Friday, February 19th, 2010How to Use Proofreaders Marks
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Suppose you have been burdened with the work of marking up a document. What would you do then? I think you have no other way than to use the proofreader’s specific marks. Nowadays the use of proofreading on the hard copy is a rare mater, still if you have to do it for your own sake or to edit some writing of someone you have to be too cautious to use the marks in a very standard fashion.... Read more...
How to Use Quotation and Correct Punctuation
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010You must take into account that use of quotation mark is obviously vital in English language. In English grammar, it is one of the vital punctuation marks that are used to highlight whether the words can lead without being interrupted or with some interruption. You have to keep it in mind that if you bring an interruption while using quotation you have to place either a comma or nothing but a colon to specify the interruption.... Read more...
How to Use but in Various Ways
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010If you want to write English quite perfectly, you have to know some usages that are mandatory to be learnt and if misused can make your writing nothing ‘but’ a mess. One of the words that often causes headache to the ESL writers is ‘But’. But may be used as a conjunction and a preposition and be easily placed before a sentence or in the middle of a sentence.... Read more...
The Homonym Riddle
Thursday, January 28th, 2010It is known to all that the English language has many words that may seem to you confusing enough. You may wonder to find that some words have the same sound and same spelling but the amusing thing is that they offer you different meaning that may stun you every now and then. Amid many words, the words that may bring before you the great dilemma are “Advise” and “Advice”. I may offer you some idea so that you can easily solve the spelling and meaning riddles.... Read more...
How to Teach English through Songs
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Who can not be swayed with the power of music? It has such a charm that everyone is sure to benumbed under its spell. We generally use music as a balm for our bruised heart, but music can be used in other ways too. Music can be a process of imparting lessons to the students at school, especially when the students are none but the kids. They feel allergic to lessons but if a different method is followed they can easily be moved.... Read more...
The Use of Movies to Learn English
Friday, January 15th, 2010One of the major advantages for learners to master the art of the English language is to watch movies as much as possible. This is extremely engaging as a learning procedure as it is fun, thrilling and exciting, and at the same time it teaches you the basic aspects of mastering a language and excel in your linguistic skills and abilities.... Read more...
Tips for ESL Learners
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Are you not a native speaker of the English language? Are you afraid of opening your heart to anyone? Are you in a problem to find a job after your choice? Are you in a dilapidated state when you dream of touring a country where English is the first language? Do you find problem in writing English with flair or carrying on a business quite effectively? If the answer to all the questions is ‘yes’ then I am here to offer you some tips so that you cross the barrier of hesitation and reach the land of your dream vide the World Language that is none other than English.... Read more...
English Grammar Software – Reasons to Get It!
Friday, January 1st, 2010If you have to do more writing either for your personal life, school or work, you might be interested in getting an English grammar software application. These English grammar software programs can instantly make the process of your writing simple. These software programs will go beyond the work done by the spelling checker already used by you. Apart from checking your grammar, the grammar checking software programs will check your spelling and they are compatible with word and text processing programs as well.... Read more...