Article Usage: Practice Exercises

Article Usage: Practice Exercises

As promised last week, today we’re going to practice, practice some more, and maybe a little more still! As they say, practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to articles. If you haven’t reviewed the basic use of athe, and the zero article yet, be sure to check out our previous post before starting. Once you’re ready, dive into the exercises waiting for you below. You’ll most likely have questions, comments, or doubts—feel free to share them in the comments. We promise to get back to you with a response!

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Collocations With “Do” & “Make”

Collocations With “Do” & “Make”

Do and make are among the most frequently used verbs in English. It’s no wonder there are so many collocations, or word combinations, with them that we use daily. However, it’s easy to sometimes get them wrong. In this post, we’d like to challenge you with a test to assess your proficiency in using some of the most common collocations. Following that, we’ll provide a comprehensive list of collocations with “do” and “make,” totaling 50, with 25 for each verb. Afterward, we’ll present another 2 tests. We encourage you to revisit this post whenever you have doubts and need to review the collocations. So, without further ado, let’s proceed with the test.

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A Nice Cuppa & a Biscuit on a Settee: A Fun Dive into British English

A Nice Cuppa & a Biscuit on a Settee: A Fun Dive into British English

Dear readers, if you’ve been following us for some time, you’ve probably noticed that we stick to American English on this blog for the sake of consistency. We do point out regional differences when they’re worth noting, but today we’re going to dive into British English like never before. A delicious portion of delightful language awaits you—so read on to discover a bunch of words and expressions commonly used in the UK!

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