We use direct and indirect speech so often in our day-to-day life that it comes naturally to us. However, there may be some key rules that go unnoticed during our conversations. So if you want to sharpen your basics in reported speech, buckle up and read this blog! Discover what direct and indirect speech is, what reported clauses are and walk through several examples of each! What does reported speech mean? Reported ...
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A message is a quick piece of information that you write for someone when you can't reach them directly. This message can be written or delivered verbally and conveyed by a number of methods, including phone calls, SMS, and emails. But that doesn't mean the message writing format is different for every channel. The English curriculum for school children provides a generic form of message writing. The students are expected to ...
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The second edition of the Oxford English Dictionary contains a whopping 171,476 entries of words that are currently in use. This is in addition to 47,156 obsolete words. On the other hand, Webster's Third New International Dictionary has 470,000 entries. However, the Oxford and Webster dictionary combined does not cover the total number of words in the English language! But, why are we telling you this? Well, that's because we are ...
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Degrees of comparison are the ways in which we compare two things or concepts with each other. They are adjectives that change depending on how strongly you feel about the things you're comparing. In English, there are three degrees of comparison and we will go through all of them further in the article. Along with each type, there will also be examples to help you better understand the concept. Some of ...
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Rhyming words | Here's how these words add beauty to our language! If you wish to know all about rhyming words, then let's start with the origin of the word itself. The word 'rhyme' is, in fact, an evolution of the word 'rime' from archaic English. For example, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' uses this older iteration of the word rhyme. In more recent times, these have been ...
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Resume format for freshers | An overview If you think creating your first resume will be easy, you're mistaken! You will need help to make sure that you are doing it right. So, research a bit about a proper resume format for freshers, and create an effective resume to kick start your career. If you need any help crafting your first resume, look no further! We have discussed all the best resume ...
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On 10th August 2021, the Indian Air Force announced Indian Air Force recruitment 2021 for various Group C civilian positions. The candidates interested in the civilian posts were required to submit their applications within 30 days of the announcement. The vacancies are up for various posts. These include Carpenter (SK), Cook (Ordinary Grade, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver, Fireman, Superintendent Store, Multitasking Staff, and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). If you want to ...
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We bet you've written hundreds of emails in your life, but there are still a few things you don't know. Like who sent the first email, what are the different types of email formats, what not to include in an email, how to make it enticing, etc. We have covered all this, and so much more, in our blog. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started! #6 What is ...
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Public services are one of the most lucrative and successful careers in India, which is why scores of students compete each year to crack exams of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). If you are one of these aspirants, then you need to know these 5 things about the MPSC syllabus before you begin your exam preparations. 1. What is MPSC? The Maharashtra Public Service ...
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Tenses are word forms used in English to communicate the time at which an event or an action has taken place. These word forms are associated with verbs (action words) so that the listener is able to understand whether an action or an event being talked about has taken place in the past, present, or the future. However, there are certain tenses rules that you, as a speaker, need to ...
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What is a notice? A good school curriculum helps you build a strong foundation in English and equips you with the communication tools you need to excel in any profession. If you're an 11th or 12th-standard student, you will have to engage in several forms of writing as part of your English curriculum. Notice writing is one of them. A notice is a formal way of conveying information to a large audience. It ...
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As an aspiring professional, you will have to attempt several aptitude and English tests along the path of your career. The sole purpose of these exams is to check if you're ready to take that next step - be it going to college, getting a job, or securing a promotion. This is why they test your communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. And sentence correction questions are a great way ...
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