Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Glossary of Correct Usage
1. accept, except. Accept is a verb : except is a preposition
They accepted my invitation.
Everyone attended the meeting except the secretary.
2. advice, advise. Advice is a noun; advise is a verb.
His advice was useful.
I was advised to purchase a more economical car.
3. affect, effect. Affect is a verb; it means " to influence." Effect may be a verb or a noun. The verb effect means " to cause to happen "; the noun effect means " the result."
Pollution affects everyone.
Your tears do not affect me.
Your tears have no effect upon me.
Doctors have effected a cure for polio.
The effect of drugs is well known.
4. almost, most. Most is used to form the superlative; it is used to modify nouns. Almost is an adverb.
Most people are honest.
He is the most unusual person I have ever met.
Almost everyone has a desire to succeed.
Almost all of the food was eaten.
5. already, all ready. Already means " before the time specified. " All ready means " completely prepared."
The movie had already begun by the time we arrived.
The members were all ready to hear the report.
6. altogether, all together. Altogether means " thoroughly." All together means " in a group."
The thought of a third world war is altogether frightening.
The children were all together on the bus.
7. amount, number. Use amount to refer to thing sin bulk or mass; number refers to the countable.
Wrong : I was amazed by the amount of people present.
Right : I was amazed by the number of people present.
Right : The amount of money needed was soon collect.
8. and which, which
Wrong : I found a lost dog and which needs a good home.
Right : I found a lost dog which needs a good home.
Wrong : My father is a good man and whom we all love deeply.
Right : My father is a good man whom we all love deeply and whom we admire.
9, anywheres, anywhere Anywheres is very informal
Wrong : We can talk anywheres.
Right : We can talk anywhere.
10. around
Wrong : He arrived around ten o'clock.
Right : He arrived about ten o'clock.
1. accept, except. Accept is a verb : except is a preposition
They accepted my invitation.
Everyone attended the meeting except the secretary.
2. advice, advise. Advice is a noun; advise is a verb.
His advice was useful.
I was advised to purchase a more economical car.
3. affect, effect. Affect is a verb; it means " to influence." Effect may be a verb or a noun. The verb effect means " to cause to happen "; the noun effect means " the result."
Pollution affects everyone.
Your tears do not affect me.
Your tears have no effect upon me.
Doctors have effected a cure for polio.
The effect of drugs is well known.
4. almost, most. Most is used to form the superlative; it is used to modify nouns. Almost is an adverb.
Most people are honest.
He is the most unusual person I have ever met.
Almost everyone has a desire to succeed.
Almost all of the food was eaten.
5. already, all ready. Already means " before the time specified. " All ready means " completely prepared."
The movie had already begun by the time we arrived.
The members were all ready to hear the report.
6. altogether, all together. Altogether means " thoroughly." All together means " in a group."
The thought of a third world war is altogether frightening.
The children were all together on the bus.
7. amount, number. Use amount to refer to thing sin bulk or mass; number refers to the countable.
Wrong : I was amazed by the amount of people present.
Right : I was amazed by the number of people present.
Right : The amount of money needed was soon collect.
8. and which, which
Wrong : I found a lost dog and which needs a good home.
Right : I found a lost dog which needs a good home.
Wrong : My father is a good man and whom we all love deeply.
Right : My father is a good man whom we all love deeply and whom we admire.
9, anywheres, anywhere Anywheres is very informal
Wrong : We can talk anywheres.
Right : We can talk anywhere.
10. around
Wrong : He arrived around ten o'clock.
Right : He arrived about ten o'clock.
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010
Collocations with Equipment
Adjectives + "Equipment"
The following list are adjectives that are commonly used with the noun 'equipment'. Each adjective has an example sentence to illustrate usage.
the latest
He always buys the latest fishing equipment to make sure he catches the most fish.
modern
They've got quite a bit of modern computer equipment in the house.
state-of-the-art
The lab uses only state-of-the-art equipment.
up-to-date
Our equipment is up-to-date, but not state-of-the-art.
high tech
I love browsing in stores with lots of high tech equipment.
sophisticated
We use sophisticated equipment to track weather across the region.
technical
Our technical equipment is equal to any task.
sensitive
Be careful when you use that equipment. It's very sensitive.
essential
Be sure to gather all the essential equipment before you begin the experiment.
faulty
We need to get rid of that faulty equipment and buy the latest.
gym
The school bought state-of-the-art gym equipment this year.
office
Office equipment manufacturers do billions in business each year.
scientific
The laboratory employs a wide range of scientific equipment.
electronic
The studio provides a wide range of electronic equipment for your needs.
Verbs + "Equipment"
buy, purchase
I've been saving to purchase the new equipment.
sell
Best Buy sells a wide range of audio equipment.
provide, supply
Our company supplies a number of leading hospitals with medical equipment.
install
You'll need to ask a specialist to install this equipment.
upgrade
We need to upgrade our scientific equipment.
operate
You don't need to be a genius to operate this equipment.
require
This profession requires a wide range of equipment.
"Equipment" + Verbs
consist of something
The required equipment consists of two transformers and a switch.
work
The equipment is working now.
malfunction
Unfortunately, the equipment is malfunctioning at the moment.
"Equipment" + Nouns
maker, manufacturer
There are a number of high tech equipment manufacturers in the area.
supplier, vendor
The best computer equipment vendor is down the street.
rental
It's best to go with equipment rental for that project. Buying that technical equipment is far too expensive.
Phrases + "Equipment"
the right
Don't try that experiment without the right equipment.
the proper
Make sure to have all the proper equipment before you begin.
The following list are adjectives that are commonly used with the noun 'equipment'. Each adjective has an example sentence to illustrate usage.
the latest
He always buys the latest fishing equipment to make sure he catches the most fish.
modern
They've got quite a bit of modern computer equipment in the house.
state-of-the-art
The lab uses only state-of-the-art equipment.
up-to-date
Our equipment is up-to-date, but not state-of-the-art.
high tech
I love browsing in stores with lots of high tech equipment.
sophisticated
We use sophisticated equipment to track weather across the region.
technical
Our technical equipment is equal to any task.
sensitive
Be careful when you use that equipment. It's very sensitive.
essential
Be sure to gather all the essential equipment before you begin the experiment.
faulty
We need to get rid of that faulty equipment and buy the latest.
gym
The school bought state-of-the-art gym equipment this year.
office
Office equipment manufacturers do billions in business each year.
scientific
The laboratory employs a wide range of scientific equipment.
electronic
The studio provides a wide range of electronic equipment for your needs.
Verbs + "Equipment"
buy, purchase
I've been saving to purchase the new equipment.
sell
Best Buy sells a wide range of audio equipment.
provide, supply
Our company supplies a number of leading hospitals with medical equipment.
install
You'll need to ask a specialist to install this equipment.
upgrade
We need to upgrade our scientific equipment.
operate
You don't need to be a genius to operate this equipment.
require
This profession requires a wide range of equipment.
"Equipment" + Verbs
consist of something
The required equipment consists of two transformers and a switch.
work
The equipment is working now.
malfunction
Unfortunately, the equipment is malfunctioning at the moment.
"Equipment" + Nouns
maker, manufacturer
There are a number of high tech equipment manufacturers in the area.
supplier, vendor
The best computer equipment vendor is down the street.
rental
It's best to go with equipment rental for that project. Buying that technical equipment is far too expensive.
Phrases + "Equipment"
the right
Don't try that experiment without the right equipment.
the proper
Make sure to have all the proper equipment before you begin.
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Collocation
Collocation Lists - Introduction
.Vocabulary is generally used in groups of words that go together. This is often referred to as 'chunking', another common term for this is collocation. Think about the noun 'money':
'Money' combines with verbs:
save money
spend money
pay money
Money combines with adjectives:
prize money
play money
pocket money
etc.
Money combines with other nouns:
money management
money supply
money order
etc.
3 Verbs + Skis
put on
remove
rent
Example Sentences
Let's put on the skis and hit the slope.
I removed my skis and went into the lodge.
I rented skis for the weekend.
3 Adjectives + Skis
alpine
back-country
powder
Example Sentences
Most alpine skis are expensive.
Back-country skis are not very common these days.
You should buy powder skis if you plan to ski off the groomed trails.
Ski + 3 nouns
pole
resort
slope
Example Sentences
Make sure your ski poles are long enough.
We've never been to that ski resort before.
Let's go over to that ski slope and give it a try.
3 Verbs + Soccer
play
watch
enjoy
Example Sentences
He doesn't play soccer.
They like watching soccer on the weekends.
Do you enjoy soccer?
3 Adjectives + Soccer
amateur
professional
youth
Example Sentences
Amateur soccer is extremely popular in the US.
Professional soccer has yet to become successful in the US.
Are there any youth soccer teams in this town?
Soccer + 3 Nouns
ball
field
fan
Example Sentences
We need a new soccer ball.
The soccer field was very muddy.
The soccer fan sold his car to buy tickets to the World Cup.
2 Verbs + Tennis
play
watch
Example Sentences
I've played tennis for more than twenty years.
When I watch tennis, I usually want to go play.
3 Adjectives + Tennis
doubles
singles
competitive
Example Sentences
I play doubles tennis on Wednesday evenings.
Most singles tennis is more exciting to watch than doubles tennis.
Not everyone who plays competitive tennis earns money.
Tennis + 3 Nouns
ball
racket
court
Example Sentences
I'll buy a new can of tennis balls for the match.
Peter usually needs to buy a few tennis rackets every year.
Have you booked the tennis court for tomorrow?
3 Verbs + Golf
play
take up
watch
Example Sentences
Jerry has played golf since he was ten years old.
I took up golf three years ago.
I love watching golf on TV on the weekends.
3 Adjectives + Golf
mini
championship
pro
Example Sentences
Most people play mini golf with children.
Championship golf is only for the very rich.
Pro golf is extremely popular in South Africa.
Golf + 3 Nouns
course
club
glove
Example Sentences
There are four golf courses within five miles of our house.
Golf clubs can be very expensive.
Make sure to wear a golf glove when you play.
3 Verbs + Basketball
play
coach
watch
Example Sentences
Jane played on her high school basketball team.
Have you ever coached basketball?
My family enjoys watching basketball on TV.
3 Adjectives + Basketball
college
pro
varsity
Example Sentences
College basketball is extremely competitive in the US.
Pro basketball players can earn millions of dollars per season.
Varsity basketball teams receive a lot more money than junior-varsity basketball teams.
Basketball + 3 Nouns
court
player
team
Example Sentences
Our high-school has a new basketball court.
The basketball player was traded to a different team.
The local basketball team is awful.
.Vocabulary is generally used in groups of words that go together. This is often referred to as 'chunking', another common term for this is collocation. Think about the noun 'money':
'Money' combines with verbs:
save money
spend money
pay money
Money combines with adjectives:
prize money
play money
pocket money
etc.
Money combines with other nouns:
money management
money supply
money order
etc.
3 Verbs + Skis
put on
remove
rent
Example Sentences
Let's put on the skis and hit the slope.
I removed my skis and went into the lodge.
I rented skis for the weekend.
3 Adjectives + Skis
alpine
back-country
powder
Example Sentences
Most alpine skis are expensive.
Back-country skis are not very common these days.
You should buy powder skis if you plan to ski off the groomed trails.
Ski + 3 nouns
pole
resort
slope
Example Sentences
Make sure your ski poles are long enough.
We've never been to that ski resort before.
Let's go over to that ski slope and give it a try.
3 Verbs + Soccer
play
watch
enjoy
Example Sentences
He doesn't play soccer.
They like watching soccer on the weekends.
Do you enjoy soccer?
3 Adjectives + Soccer
amateur
professional
youth
Example Sentences
Amateur soccer is extremely popular in the US.
Professional soccer has yet to become successful in the US.
Are there any youth soccer teams in this town?
Soccer + 3 Nouns
ball
field
fan
Example Sentences
We need a new soccer ball.
The soccer field was very muddy.
The soccer fan sold his car to buy tickets to the World Cup.
2 Verbs + Tennis
play
watch
Example Sentences
I've played tennis for more than twenty years.
When I watch tennis, I usually want to go play.
3 Adjectives + Tennis
doubles
singles
competitive
Example Sentences
I play doubles tennis on Wednesday evenings.
Most singles tennis is more exciting to watch than doubles tennis.
Not everyone who plays competitive tennis earns money.
Tennis + 3 Nouns
ball
racket
court
Example Sentences
I'll buy a new can of tennis balls for the match.
Peter usually needs to buy a few tennis rackets every year.
Have you booked the tennis court for tomorrow?
3 Verbs + Golf
play
take up
watch
Example Sentences
Jerry has played golf since he was ten years old.
I took up golf three years ago.
I love watching golf on TV on the weekends.
3 Adjectives + Golf
mini
championship
pro
Example Sentences
Most people play mini golf with children.
Championship golf is only for the very rich.
Pro golf is extremely popular in South Africa.
Golf + 3 Nouns
course
club
glove
Example Sentences
There are four golf courses within five miles of our house.
Golf clubs can be very expensive.
Make sure to wear a golf glove when you play.
3 Verbs + Basketball
play
coach
watch
Example Sentences
Jane played on her high school basketball team.
Have you ever coached basketball?
My family enjoys watching basketball on TV.
3 Adjectives + Basketball
college
pro
varsity
Example Sentences
College basketball is extremely competitive in the US.
Pro basketball players can earn millions of dollars per season.
Varsity basketball teams receive a lot more money than junior-varsity basketball teams.
Basketball + 3 Nouns
court
player
team
Example Sentences
Our high-school has a new basketball court.
The basketball player was traded to a different team.
The local basketball team is awful.
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