Expressions with bring

Expressions with bring Here is a list of idiomatic expressions with bring. Bring yourself to do something To bring yourself to do something is to force yourself to do something unpleasant. Bring something about To bring something about is to cause something to happen. He brought about many reforms. Bring something forward To bring something forward is to move an event to an earlier time. Bring the house down When you bring the......

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Conjunctions exercise

Conjunctions exercise Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions. 1. I will not come …………………….. you need me. (unless / except) 2. ………………… you apologize, I shall punish you. (unless / except) 3. I will not go ……………… you do. (unless / without) 4. I will not go ………………… you. (unless / except / without) 5. He speaks ………………… his father does. (as / like) 6. Scarcely had he gone ……………….. a policeman knocked at the door. (when......

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How to write a thank-you letter?

How to write a thank-you letter? Somebody has just offered you a good job or sent you a nice gift. Writing a ‘Thank you letter’ is the best way to show your appreciation. Here are a few tips to write a courteous thank-you letter. Address your letter to a specific person Whether you are writing a thank-you letter or some other letter, it is always a good idea to address your letter to a specific person. Be sincere Do not send a thank-you......

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Changing rules of formal and informal writing

Changing rules of formal and informal writing Writing has generally been more formal and speech more informal. However, these distinctions are beginning to change. In fact, English used in business situations has started becoming less formal. Many forms (for example, the use of personal pronouns) that were once considered inappropriate in formal writing are now considered perfectly acceptable. Similar changes are being witnessed in the academic......

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