Mastering English With Ease

  WHAT IS A GERUND NOUN?              Gerund Nouns are nouns formed from verbs describing an action, state or process.   They usually employ ‘ing’ to make them change from verbs to subject-nouns/gerunds.   Consider the following examples: -          Singing gladdens my heart -          His weeping discourages me. -          Her prolonged mourning has made her to become depressed. -          The Head of Geography & Regional Planning Department is very slow with the signing of course forms. -          Pharmacology students are known for the dissecting and bisecting of rats and guinea pigs. Proper Nouns:         ...

  IDIOMS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS (PART 1)   Generally, an idiom or an idiomatic expression is a group of words used figuratively, with distinct  meaning. The meaning of idioms cannot be deduced from the literal meaning of each word in the group, but used collectively to give a discrete or distinct connotation.   Idioms are used to enrich a language, and are also used to enhance writing and speech. 1.      To let the grass grow under one’s feet. Meaning:           To waste time in doing things, instead of doing them promptly. 2.      Palm Off. Meaning: To sell or dispose of counterfeit or inferior items, with the intent to deceive buyers that they are genuine. 3.      Give a widow’s mite. Meaning: To give/donate all that one has. 4.      A green horn. Meaning: Inexperienced (or an inexperienced person). 5.  ...

  IDIOMS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS (PART 2)   26.      To see red Meaning To be very angry. 27.      To be in the black Meaning If a person or business is in the black, they have money in the bank, and are not in debt. 28.      To be in the red If a person or business’ bank account(s) are in the red, they have no money in   the bank, and in debt..   29.      Throw in the towel Meaning (1) To stop trying to do something because you have realised that you cannot succeed.   (2) To admit defeat. 30.      To wash dirty linen in the public Meaning To discuss or allow the discussion of private matters in the public. 31.      To draw a veil over something/matter Meaning To avoid speaking about something/matter because it is unpleasant. 32.      Sit on the fence Meaning To delay making...