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The English language verbs Can and May have similar meanings, but they are different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. Can means "to be able to", to have the ability to do something. "I can speak French." "They can be in London in…
Continue reading...The English language nouns Trip, Travel and Journey have related meanings, but they are all different, as I shall explain, using British English examples. A Trip is a single act of going to a location for a short time before returning. A trip always involves…
Continue reading...The English language words Around and Surround are similar, but not the same. I explain the difference here, using British English examples. Surround means an uninterrupted circle of something around something else. "The forest surrounds the hotel." If the centre is a person, this could…
Continue reading...The English language phrases To Remind Politely and Gentle Reminder are used quite frequently between adults. Here is how they are different, using British English examples. A Gentle Reminder is a way to give information to people who should already know what is being said,…
Continue reading...The English language adjectives Obedient and Assertive are similar in meaning, but there are differences as I shall explain, using British English examples. Obedient derives from the verb obey. It means doing what someone else (normally someone in power, like a teacher or parent) tells…
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