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πŸ‘€ Phrasal verbs with look.

Look is a very useful verb, which is quite simple by itself, but can be paired with many prepositions.

 Look into

- to investigate.
The police have looked into the possible causes of the accident.
 Look up

- to search for something (in a dictionary or Internet).
If you don't know the meaning of the word - look it up!
 Look over/through

- to read quickly.
Could you please briefly look through my essay?
Look in on

- to visit.
I think I'll look in on my parents on Sunday.
 Look on

- to observe.
I just looked on as he made the barbecue.
 Look away

- to turn around.
I looked away when the doctor gave me an injection.
 Look back

- to recollect.
When I look back, I can see where we made a mistake.
 Look up to

- to respect smb.
I've always looked up to my dad.
 Look out

- to be cautious.
Look out! The driver must be drunk!
 Look ahead

- to foresee.
Look ahead and estimate the risks.
 Look forward to

- to wait impationetly.
I'm really looking forward to visiting this concert!
 Look for

- to search.
I've been looking for my hat for 3 days now.
 Look after

- to care about smb.
I like to look after my sisters.

#phrasal_verbs #grammar
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πŸ““ New Idiom

(TO) PUT UP WITH
to endure without complaint

πŸ’¬ I don’t know how Len puts up with his mean boss every day.

πŸ’¬ Oh well, at least I won’t have to put up with your nonsense anymore!

Synonyms: to endure, to bear with, to live with, to tolerate, to roll with the punches.

#idiom
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πŸ’ƒπŸ» There are verbs in English that require a special form after them - either an infinitive, or a gerund. This is the continuation of the post 1.

Let's look at the verbs, that require GERUND:

Complete

He completed renovating the house.
Consider

She considered moving to New York.
Continue

He continued talking.
Delay

He delayed doing his taxes.
Deny

He denied committing the crime.
Despise

She despises waking up early.
Discuss

We discussed working at the company.
Dislike

She dislikes working after 5 PM.
 Don't mind

I don't mind helping you.
Encourage

He encourages eating healthy foods.
Enjoy

We enjoy hiking.

#grammar
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πŸ““ New Idiom

TO FILL SMB IN ON SMTH
(informal) to inform somebody or tell someone about something.

πŸ’¬ Can you fill me in on what's going on around here?

πŸ’¬ I thought he will fill me in on the situation, but I was left unaware.

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πŸ–‡ MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON IELTS (Reading section)

These are the questions that require choosing the right one from several options.

MCQs test your ability to understand the main ideas contained in a text and then look for specific information.
You will need to quickly identify the main idea in order to locate the correct section of the text.

When you do this it will seem like two or three of the options could be the correct answer and you, therefore, must read in much more detail to find the specific information that gives you the correct answer.

STRATEGY FOR MCQ:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Skim the text to get the general meaning.
3. Underline any keywords in the question and think about any synonyms that might appear in the text.
4. Read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the different choices.
5. Predict the correct answer.
6. Read the text and using keywords and synonyms locate the part containing the answers.
7. Read that part of the text very carefully, thinking about the difference in meanings.
8. Think about not only which options are correct but how the other options are wrong.
9. Go back and read the question again and mark your final choice.

Don't hesitate to make changes in this strategy as long as it takes you to the correct answer!

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πŸ’• Synonyms for NICE

When your speech/essay is too saturated with this word, try using instead:

- amiable
- agreeable
- fair
- superior
- lovely
- approved
- attractive
- charming
- delightful
- favourable
- helpful
- pleasant
- fine

#synonyms
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πŸŒͺ When to use COMMAS?

I often get confused when to use a comma, because the rules are different in English and Russian πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ But here is a brief guide for you.

1. Commas are for lists. The final two items in the list are usually separated by "and" or "or", which also should be preceded by a comma.
 I love eating avocado, smoothie, nuts, and berries for breakfast.


2. The same works with a series of independent clauses (sentences).
 After I met Harry, we went for a swim together, and afterwards Harry went home.


3. Use a comma to enclose non-defining relative clauses and other non-essential details and comments (that might be omitted).
 Cats, unlike dogs, do not respect their masters.


4. Tag questions are always separated by a comma.
 She lives in Paris, doesn't she?


5. Interjections or "added words" enhance the speech and are separated as well.
 Wait, I didn't mean to scare you.


6. Particular phrases (answer the question "While doing what?").
 Hearing that her father was in hospital, Jane left work immediately.


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πŸ“£ Speaking time!

Grab your friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.

Describe an accident you saw
You should say:
– Where the accident occurred
– Where you were then
– How the accident affected you
– Give detailed information about the accident.

If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@worldchatgroup) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!

#speaking
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😑 Synonyms of ANGRY:

- annoyed
- bitter
- enraged
- exasperated
- furious
- impassioned
- indignant
- resentful
- sullen
- antagonized
- displeased
- exacerbated
- ferocious
- fierce
- hateful
- ill-tempered
- inflamed
- infuriated
- ireful
- maddened
- provoked
- raging
- irritated
#synonyms
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