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Grammar!!!!


Some common words which are pronounced same but are written different and have meaning too different.


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THIS=> Denotes a particular thing which is nearer. (Singular)
This is my favorite shirt.
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THESE => Denotes things which are nearer. (Plural)
These are my favorite pants.
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THERE => A location other than here, that place.
Put the bag there on table.
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THEIR => of themselves, belonging to certain people.
All furniture in their house is old.
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THEN => at that time, soon after.
Back then he lived in India.
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THAN=> Used in comparative degree form.
I am taller than him
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On bonus some new idioms
Idioms
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“to wear many hats “ – to perform many roles at work
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“spring into action” – something done quickly with energy and force
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“ahead of curve” – better than average
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“have heart in mouth” – to be nervous