‘There is’ and ‘There are’ Remember – ‘There’ is never the subject for the verb ‘is’ or ‘are’ The subject is the word that follows the verb. Example: There is a steep rise in the purchase power of XYZ. There are several reasons for the drop witnessed in the graph. #IndianStudentsAbroad #EnglishGrammar #GoingAbroad #StudyAbroad #UG

Difference between Accept and Except Accept is a verb which means to receive or to take something We do not accept checks. I have not accepted the job offer. Except means to leave out or exclude We’re all going to the movies tonight, except Jamie. The stores will be open daily except Sundays. #StudyAbroad #IndianStudents #EnglishGrammar #StudyTips #UG

How to choose between and, but and or? Use 'and' to join two similar ideas. Would you like to have tea and cookies? Use 'but' to show contrast between two different ideas. I have tea but I don't have any cookies, I'm afraid. Use 'or' to give an alternative. Would you like to have tea or some juice? Happy learning! #StudyAbroad #Education #EnglishGrammar #IndianStudentsAbroad #LanguageLearning #UG

Difference between Lose and Loose Lose (with one o) is the common verb meaning not to be able to find or win something I lost my way. I do not want India to lose the match. Loose (with double o) is an adjective meaning unfastened, free . I like to wear loose outfits. The horse managed to get loose and escape. #IndiaStudyAbroad #StudyAbroadTips #EnglishGrammar

Common mistake in English: The reason is because…. The word reason denotes cause, therefore the phrase "the reason is because" is repetition The correct expression is “the reason is that ...” Incorrect: The reason is because I believe it. Correct: The reason is that I believe it #EnglishGrammar #IndiaAbroad #IndianEducation #EnglishLearning

Let's learn the difference between Lie and Lay. Lie (= to rest) is an intransitive verb and never has an object. Example: I am going to lie down for an hour. Lay (= to put) is a transitive verb and always requires an object. Example: Please lay out the exam papers on the desk. Their principal parts are lie, lay, lain, and lay,...

Let's learn the difference between Beside and Besides Beside means by the side of She sat beside me. Besides means in addition to Besides music,her interests also lie in martial arts #IndianStudentsAbroad #StudyAbroad #EnglishGrammar #Education #UG