This article expands on an earlier post that dealt with the notion of “aspect.” This post goes further in discussing the difference between the three aspects (simple, progressive, and perfect) and focuses…
Grammar glossary: ASPECT–simple, progressive, and perfect
Most people are familiar with the notion of tense in grammar. We know that the difference, for example, between “I go” and “I went” is one of tense: “I go” is an…
Wordsmyth Teachers Guide
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guideline
noun (often pl.) a recommendation or requirement with respect to procedure, method, or the like.Restaurants have been given new, stricter guidelines regarding the handling of raw foods. See the full entry
reassure
transitive verb to give back confidence to.The hotel clerk reassured the guests that their valuables would be safe.After the frightening incident, the police chief tried to reassure the public.The teacher’s kind words…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
entrepreneur
noun someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and operating one or several businesses.Success as an entrepreneur has much to do with making wise investments at the right time. See the…
acute
adjective of great severity or intensity.The patient is experiencing acute pain in the abdomen.When the hunger pangs became acute, she allowed herself to eat a little. See the full entry