Making Comparisons in English: Similarities, Dissimilarities, Degrees


Book Description

This Book Covers The Following Topics: Structure (1a) ---- Comparison of Actions - I Structure (1b) ---- Comparison of Actions - II Structure (2a) ---- Comparison of Qualities - I Structure (2b) ---- Comparison of Qualities - II Structure (3a) ---- Specific Similarity – Quality Adjectives Structure (3b) ---- Specific Similarity – Quality Nouns Structure (4) ---- Comparison of Number/Quantity Structure (5a) ---- As + Much/Many, etc. + Word/Words + As Structure (5b) ---- Comparative Estimates – Multiple Numbers Structure (6) ---- Parallel Increase or Decrease / Gradual Increase Structure (7) ---- Illogical Comparatives Structure (8) ---- General Similarity and Difference Structure (9) ---- Using Word ‘Compare’ or ‘Comparison’ Structure (10) ---- Comparison Degrees 10a. Regular and Irregular Forms of Adjectives 10b. Interchange of Positive and Comparative Degrees 10c. Interchange of Positive and Superlative Degrees 10d. Interchange of Comparative and Superlative Degrees 10e. Interchange of Positive, Comparative and Superlative Degrees EXERCISE – 1 EXERCISE – 2 Sample This: Structure (1a) ---- Comparison of Actions - I PATTERN 1: AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE -ING form of Verb + Verb ‘Be’ + As + Adjective + As + -ING form of Verb Or It + Verb ‘Be’ + As + Adjective + To + Ordinary Verb + As + Ordinary Verb Writing is as easy as thinking. Jogging is as easy as exercising. Closing is as easy as opening. Designing is as easy as publishing. It is as easy to write as think. It is as easy to jog as exercise. It is as easy to close as open. It is as easy to design as publish. PATTERN 2: NEGATIVE SENTENCE -ING form of Verb + Verb ‘To Be’ + Not + As + Adjective + As + -ING form of Verb Or It + Verb ‘To Be’ + Not + As + Adjective + To + Ordinary Verb + As + Ordinary Verb Studying is not as easy as playing. Swimming is not as easy as running. Singing is not as easy as talking. Reading is not as easy as listening. It is not as easy to study as play. It is not as easy to swim as run. It is not as easy to sing as talk. It is not as easy to read as listen. Structure (1b) ---- Comparison of Actions - II PATTERN (A). Prefer/Would Prefer + -ING form of Verb + To + -ING form of Verb, OR (B). Prefer/Would Prefer + To + Ordinary Verb + Rather Than + Ordinary Verb, OR (C). Had Better/Had Rather/Had Sooner/Would Rather/Would Sooner + Ordinary Verb + Than + Ordinary Verb Example 1: I prefer studying to playing. I would prefer studying to playing. I prefer to study rather than play. I would prefer to study rather than play. I had better study than play. I had rather study than play. I had sooner study than play. I would rather study than play. I would sooner study than play. Example 2: You prefer writing to talking. You would prefer writing to talking. You prefer to write rather than talk. You would prefer to write rather than talk. You had better write than talk. You had rather write than talk. You had sooner write than talk. You would rather write than talk. You would sooner write than talk.




Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary


Book Description

The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.




English Grammar For Dummies


Book Description

A few years ago, a magazine sponsored a contest for the comment most likely to end a conversation. The winning entry? "I teach English grammar." Just throw that line out at a party; everyone around you will clam up or start saying "whom." Why does grammar make everyone so nervous? Probably because English teachers, for decades – no, for centuries – have been making a big deal out of grammar in classrooms, diagramming sentences and drilling the parts of speech, clauses, and verbals into students until they beg for mercy. Happily, you don't have to learn all those technical terms of English grammar – and you certainly don't have to diagram sentences – in order to speak and write correct English. So rest assured – English Grammar For Dummies will probably never make your English teacher's top-ten list of must-read books, because you won't have to diagram a single sentence. What you will discover are fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I" and "me," "had gone" and "went," and "who" and "whom." With English Grammar For Dummies, you won't have to memorize a long list of meaningless rules (well, maybe a couple in the punctuation chapter!), because when you understand the reason for a particular word choice, you'll pick the correct word automatically. English Grammar For Dummies covers many other topics as well, such as the following: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs – oh my! Preposition propositions and pronoun pronouncements Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law Avoiding those double negative vibes How to spice up really boring sentences (like this one) Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar Just think how improving your speaking and writing skills will help you in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to your company's big wigs, or communicating effectively with your family. You will not only gain the confidence in knowing you're speaking or writing well, but you'll also make a good impression on those around you!




The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation


Book Description

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.




Making Comparisons Count


Book Description

This book attempts to answer two questions: Are alternatives for choice ever incomparable? and In what ways can items be compared? The arguments offered suggest that alternatives for choice no matter how different are never incomparable, and that the ways in which items can be compared are richer and more varied than commonly supposed.




Grammar Practice for Professional Writing


Book Description

Is English not your first language? Have you already reached an advanced level of competence in written English? (e.g. IELTS 6.0) Do you wish to improve your formal written grammar? If so, you will be delighted with this essential grammar course, which will ensure you get to grips with the intricacies of English as it is written by students, academics, business people, and other professional writers. Paul Fanning has produced a straight-forward, easy-to-use guide to writing style. The units clearly explain points of grammar and provide plenty of practical advice and self-study tasks to help you develop your style. Topics include how to introduce data, naming academic sources and punctuation and grammar for academic arguments. Paul Fanning has taught English to speakers of other languages since 1971. He has mostly been in higher education in Britain and Africa, working with advanced learners and specialising in English for academic purposes. Since 1990 he has also developed and taught language teaching courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level."




4,000 Useful Adverbs In English: Types, Comparison and Formation of Adverbs


Book Description

This book covers the following topics: 01. What are Adverbs? 02. Formation of Adverbs 02a. Using ‘Adverbs’ 02b. Using ‘Two Different Words’ 02c. The Same Word In Different Parts Of Speech 02d. Some Adverbs Have Two Forms 03. 4,000 Useful Adverbs 04. Types of Adverbs 05. Comparison of Adverbs Sample This: DEFINITION: An adverb is a word used to describe or modify a verb, an adverb or another adverb. They tell us how (in what manner), how much (in what degree), how far (to what extent), when (in what time), and where (in what place). They are called ‘adverb questions’. 4,000 Useful Adverbs: | NOTE: All of the following words are definitely used as adverbs, but many of them can also be used as nouns, verbs, etc. || Useful Adverbs -- ‘A’--- 1. abashedly, 2. aberrantly, 3. abhorrently, 4. abidingly, 5. abjectly, 6. ably, 7. abnormally, 8. aboard, 9. abominably, 10. abortively, 11. about, 12. above, 13. above board, 14. abrasively, 15. abroad, 16. abruptly, 17. absently, 18. absent-mindedly, 19. absolutely, 20. absorbedly, 21. absorbingly, 22. abstemiously, 23. abstinently, 24. abstractedly, 25. abstractly, 26. absurdly, 27. abundantly, 28. abusively, 29. abysmally, 30. academically, 31. acceptably, 32. acceptingly, 33. accessibly, 34. accidentally, 35. accommodatingly, 36. accomplishedly, 37. accordingly, 38. accountably, 39. accumulatively, 40. accurately, 41. accursedly, 42. accusatorily, 43. accusingly, 44. achingly, 45. acidly, 46. acoustically, 47. acquiescently, 48. acquisitively, 49. acrimoniously, 50. acrobatically, 51. across, 52. actionably, 53. actively, 54. actually, 55. acutely, 56. adamantly, 57. adaptively, 58. addictively, 59. additionally, 60. adeptly, 61. adequately, 62. adherently, 63. adhesively, 64. adjacently, 65. adjectivally, 66. adjustably, 67. administratively, 68. admirably, 69. admiringly, 70. admissibly, 71. admittedly, 72. adolescently, 73. adoptively, 74. adorably, 75. adoringly, 76. adroitly, 77. adulterously, 78. advantageously, 79. adventitiously, 80. adventurously, 81. adverbially, 82. adversely, 83. advisably, 84. advisedly, 85. aerially, 86. aerobically, 87. aeronautically, 88. aesthetically, 89. affably, 90. affectedly, 91. affectionately, 92. affectively, 93. affirmatively, 94. affluently, 95. affordably, 96. afoul, 97. afterward/afterwards, 98. again, 99. agedly, 100. agelessly, 101. aggregately, 102. aggressively, 103. aggrievedly, 104. agitatedly, 105. agonizingly, 106. agreeably, 107. agriculturally, 108. ahead, 109. aimlessly, 110. airlessly, 111. alarmingly, 112. alcoholically, 113. alertly, 114. algebraically, 115. alike, 116. all, 117. all right, 118. allegorically, 119. allowably, 120. alluringly, 121. allusively, 122. almost, 123. aloft, 124. along, 125. aloofly, 126. aloud, 127. alphabetically, 128. alphanumerically, 129. alright, 130. alterably, 131. alternately, 132. alternatively, 133. altogether, 134. always, 135. amateurishly, 136. amazedly, 137. amazingly, 138. ambidextrously, 139. ambiguously, 140. ambitiously, 141. ambivalently, 142. amenably, 143. amiably, 144. amicably, 145. amiss, 146. amok, 147. amorally, 148. amorously, 149. amorphously, 150. amphibiously, 151. amusedly, 152. amusingly, 153. analogously, 154. analytically, 155. anarchically, 156. anatomically, 157. anciently, 158. androgynously, 159. anecdotally, 160. anemically, 161. anesthetically, 162. angelically, 163. angrily, 164. angularly, 165. anhydrously, 166. animatedly, 167. annoyingly, 168. annually, 169. annularly, 170. anomalously, 171. anonymously, 172. answerably, 173. antagonistically, 174. antecedently, 175. anthropocentrically, 176. anthropomorphically, 177. anticipatorily, 178. antipathetically, 179. antiseptically, 180. antisocially, 181. antithetically, 182. anxiously, 183. any, 184. anyway, 185. apart, 186. apathetically, 187. aphoristically, 188. apishly, 189. apocalyptically, 190. apocryphally, 191. apolitically, 192. apologetically, 193. apoplectically, 194. apostolically, 195. appallingly, 196. apparently, 197. appealingly, 198. appellatively, 199. appetizingly, 200. applicably, 201. appositely, 202. appreciably, 203. appreciatively, 204. apprehensively, 205. approachably, 206. appropriately, 207. approvingly, 208. approximately, 209. aptly, 210. aquatically, 211. arbitrarily, 212. archaically, 213. archeologically, 214. architectonically, 215. architecturally, 216. archly, 217. ardently, 218. arduously, 219. arguably, 220. argumentatively, 221. aristocratically, 222. arithmetically, 223. aromatically, 224. arrestingly, 225. arrogantly, 226. arterially, 227. artfully, 228. arthritically, 229. articulately, 230. artificially, 231. artistically, 232. artlessly, 233. ascertainably, 234. ascetically, 235. aseptically, 236. asexually, 237. ashamedly, 238. aside, 239. asininely, 240. assertively, 241. assiduously, 242. assignably, 243. associatively, 244. assumedly, 245. assuredly, 246. asthmatically, 247. astonishingly, 248. astoundingly, 249. astride, 250. astringently




Hands-On Data Visualization


Book Description

Tell your story and show it with data, using free and easy-to-learn tools on the web. This introductory book teaches you how to design interactive charts and customized maps for your website, beginning with simple drag-and-drop tools such as Google Sheets, Datawrapper, and Tableau Public. You'll also gradually learn how to edit open source code templates like Chart.js, Highcharts, and Leaflet on GitHub. Hands-On Data Visualization for All takes you step-by-step through tutorials, real-world examples, and online resources. This hands-on resource is ideal for students, nonprofit organizations, small business owners, local governments, journalists, academics, and anyone who wants to take data out of spreadsheets and turn it into lively interactive stories. No coding experience is required. Build interactive charts and maps and embed them in your website Understand the principles for designing effective charts and maps Learn key data visualization concepts to help you choose the right tools Convert and transform tabular and spatial data to tell your data story Edit and host Chart.js, Highcharts, and Leaflet map code templates on GitHub Learn how to detect bias in charts and maps produced by others




French Grammar For Dummies


Book Description

The easy way to master French grammar French Grammar For Dummies is a logical extension and complement to the successful language learning book, French For Dummies. In plain English, it teaches you the grammatical rules of the French language, including parts of speech, sentence construction, pronouns, adjectives, punctuation, stress and verb tenses, and moods. Throughout the book, you get plenty of practice opportunities to help you on your goal of mastering basic French grammar and usage. Grasp the grammatical rules of French including parts of speech, sentence construction, and verb tenses Enhance your descriptive speech with adverbs, adjectives, and prepositions Benefit from plenty of practice opportunities throughout the book Use the French language confidently and correctly Whether you're a student studying French or a professional looking to get ahead of the pack by learning a second language, French Grammar For Dummies is your hands-on guide to quickly and painlessly master the written aspect of this popular language.




50 Very Short Conversations


Book Description

These 50 very short conversations are intended to get you speaking English right away. This book is suitable for both students and teachers. These short conversations are perfect for beginners and for those who want to review these important conversations. Each conversation is illustrated for better understanding. There are 25 topics that include: greetings, around town, asking for help, asking a personal question, at home and many more. There are 75 extension questions for stimulating talk. There are 50 quizzes to challenge your comprehension. These 50 very short conversations will get you speaking English now.