Say and Tell are often confused by English learners. The two words have a very similar meaning and function. When in doubt, follow this general rule: SAY something (to someone) TELL someone (something) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE EXERCISES WITH SAY AND TELL WHEN TO USE SAY Use SAY to report Example Sentences: He said, ‘I don’t know how to do it.’. He … Read More
TO MEET, TO KNOW, TO GET TO KNOW
TO MEET, TO KNOW, TO GET TO KNOW – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The verbs ‘to meet’ and ‘to know’ are often confused by foreign speakers of English. The two verbs have different meanings in English and can be confusing if used incorrectly. TO MEET We use the verb to meet when: we are introduced to someone for the first time. … Read More
SENSITIVE vs. SENSIBLE
When Should You Use Sensible and When Should You Use Sensitive? Sensible and sensitive are adjectives which are often confused by students of English. The two words have distinct meanings in English and will often lead to confusion if used incorrectly. SENSIBLE Meaning: able to use reason, logic and experience to make decisions and judgements; practical. In English when … Read More
CONFUSING WORDS: REMEMBER VS REMIND
How to Remember the Difference Between Remember and Remind Simply put, ‘to remember’ is the opposite of ‘to forget’. ‘To remind’, on the other hand is to make sure that somebody else doesn’t forget something. Compare the following: Remember: Remember to buy milk at the supermarket. Remind: Please remind her to brush her teeth before she goes to bed. Remember: … Read More
More uses of the verb SEE
However, SEE can also be used to mean ‘to meet’, ‘to date someone’. The meaning is different here and so, in these contexts, the verb SEE can also be used in the Progressive or Continuous Forms. For example: I’m seeing the doctor about my problem, next Tuesday. They have been seeing each other for some time now and I think … Read More