Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Error Detection-Correct the following sentences:

 

Correct the following. 

1. The committee has announced its decision at the meeting. 

2. Neither of the options are suitable for everyone. 

3. She is the expert in classical music. 

4. He gave me useful information about the course. 

5. She visited Europe last summer. 

6. He is interested in mathematics. 

7. The equipment are stored in the warehouse.


Answers:

1.      1.The committee has announced its decision at the meeting. ✔️ (Correct)

2.     2. Neither of the options is suitable for everyone.

3.     3. She is an expert in classical music.

4.     4. He gave me useful information about the course. ✔️ (Correct)

5.      5.She visited Europe last summer. ✔️ (Correct)

6.      6.He is interested in mathematics. ✔️ (Correct)

7.      7.The equipment is stored in the warehouse.

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Using 'attributively in a sentence-How can 'attributively' be used?

Using 'attributively' in a sentence- How can 'attributively' be used?

"In the phrase 'red apple,' the adjective 'red' is used attributively because it comes before the noun it modifies."
Explanation:
When a word (often an adjective) is used attributively, it directly describes a noun and is placed before it, within the noun phrase.
For example:

"happy child" – "happy" is used attributively.

"a long journey" – "long" is attributive.

Monday, 31 March 2025

What is the difference between 'amidst' and 'midst'?

 What is the difference between 'amidst' and 'midst'?


Both "amidst" and "midst" relate to being in the middle of something, but they have different grammatical uses and nuances.
1. Amidst (or Amid)

Meaning: Surrounded by or in the middle of something.

Usage: It is a preposition and is followed by a noun.

Example:
She found peace amidst the chaos.

Amidst the loud music, he could barely hear her voice.
2. Midst

Meaning: The middle part of something.

Usage: It is usually a noun and often appears in the phrase "in the midst of" to indicate being within a situation or period.
Example:

He stood in the midst of the crowd.

We are in the midst of a crisis.
Key Difference

"Amidst" is a preposition and means "surrounded by" something.

"Midst" is a noun and refers to the middle part of something.