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They were stunned because it was their first time entering a luxuriant resort. #Error
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Modals: Shall (1) #Grammar #Modal
• Subject + shall + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Negative: Subject + shan't/shall not + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Question: Shall + Subject + 1st form of Verb + Object
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Sitting through that three-hour, incredibly boring lecture was absolutely tortuous. #Error
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Job #Idioms
• be in the frame: to be a possible candidate or a possible suspect for a crime
• learn/know the ropes: to know the appropriate procedure for a job or activity
• why keep a dog and bark yourself? [proverb]: why do something yourself when you paid someone else to do it
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The group leader will appraise the members of the details after the meeting. #Error
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Modals: Might (2) #Grammar #Modal
Use cases of might include but are not limited to:
• Expressing annoyance that someone could have done something.
• Speculating about events that happened in the past.
• Used in reported speech (may).
Notes:
• Question form is very formal and rarely used.
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International treaties prescribe the use of chemical weapons in warfare. #Error
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emporium #Vocabulary
/ɪmˈpɔː.ri.əm/ noun: a large store selling a variety of goods
We spent an hour in the homeware emporium, overwhelmed by the sheer variety of furniture.
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The engineers designed an ingenuous device that purifies water using only sunlight. #Error
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Modals: Might (1) #Grammar #Modal
• Subject + might + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Negative: Subject + mightn't/might not + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Question: Might + Subject + 1st form of Verb + Object
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They have an ambitious goal to find a charity that helps stray animals.
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Balance #Idioms
• never the twain shall meet: said when two things or people are completely different to exist alongside each other
• on an even keel: things are working out smoothly
• strike a balance: satisfy demands of both sides
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Your application is rejected because you did not provide a satisfaction reason. #Error
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Modals: May (2) #Grammar #Modal
Use cases of may include but are not limited to:
• Admitting the truth of something, then introduce another contrasting point.
• An event that expresses the goal or purpose of an action.
• Giving advice that usually leads to a better outcome.
• Describing the potential consequences under the law.
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They had to cancel the event because of the terrific weather. #Error
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hectic #Vocabulary
/ˈhek.tɪk/ adjective: very busy
It has been a hectic year for sure, but at least our hard work paid off.
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I don't usually talk with customer support as it is just a waste of mine time. #Error
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Modals: May (1) #Grammar #Modal
• Subject + may + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Negative: Subject + may not + 1st form of Verb + Object
• Question: May + Subject + 1st form of Verb + Object
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Although it may seem negligible, but grammar plays an important role in helping us to understand something. #Error
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Intelligence #Idioms
• be quick/slow off the mark: to be quick/slow to act or react to an event or a situation
• to the manner born: naturally at ease
• when all is said and done: tell someone the most important fact after considering everything
