Tenses: The Complete Guide to Present Simple & Present Continuous

Tenses: The Complete Guide to Present Simple & Present Continuous

In this article, we’ll revisit the basic contrasts between the two essential tenses: Present Simple and Present Continuous. Then, we’ll build on those basics by exploring additional meanings and ways to use the tenses. To top it all off, you’ll have a chance to practice the grammar with the exercises at the end of the article. Read on and enhance your grammar skills.

I’m tasting the pizza to see how it tastes.
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Common English Euphemisms

Common English Euphemisms

A euphemism /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ is an indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to something embarrassing (1) or unpleasant (2), sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is. It can soften our language when we’re talking about certain topics. For example:

  1. Where can I powder my nose? (Instead of “Where is the toilet?”)
  2. His company let him go a month ago. (Instead of “He was fired a month ago.”)

In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common English euphemisms and see how to use them in everyday conversation.

You are not going to believe it, but James has been caught with his hand in the cookie jar!
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