Should I use idioms in the IELTS test? The simple answer is yes – and no! English idioms are often used in informal speech and writing – they can be used to demonstrate a level of familiarity with English that will really help improve your result. However,...
Here are some common English idioms though there are many, many more! Idioms Description Example At the drop of a hat Without hesitation, immediately. She would help me at the drop of a hat, she is such a great friend. Beat around the bush Avoid the important issue....
If you are using more than one adjective before a noun, there is often a specific order in which they must be placed. For example: A black leather jacket A leather black jacket Here is a short acronym to help you remember: OSASCOMP. Below you will find an explanation...
Question tags (also called tag questions) are common structures used in spoken English. An example of a question tag is: ‘You like studying English, don’t you?’ The first part of a question tag sentence is the statement (‘You like studying...
Here is some more information on this linking word. Note the use of punctuation.Linking word: ThusMeaning: To talk about the effect of something; what happened because of another actionCommon use 1: Connects within a sentenceGrammar: Complete clause + comma + linking...
