What is the difference between affect and effect?
Affect is usually a verb (to influence); effect is usually a noun (the result).
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Affect is usually a verb (to influence); effect is usually a noun (the result).
Fewer people. Fewer is for countable things, less for uncountable.
Between you and me. Prepositions take the object form.
Children.
Went.
Eaten.
Its is possessive; it is (it's) means it is.
Either is acceptable in BrE, but singular is always safe: the team is.
A word that describes a noun, e.g., a red car.
A word that modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb, e.g., she ran quickly.
A word showing relation of a noun to another word: in, on, at, under.
A word that joins clauses or words: and, but, or, because.
A word expressing emotion: wow!, oops!, hurray!
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.
A person, place, thing or idea: teacher, city, courage.
A word that replaces a noun: he, she, it, they.
A sentence has a subject and a predicate; a fragment is an incomplete thought.
A clause has a subject and a verb; a phrase does not.
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on a main clause.
He does not.
I have gone.
She doesn't.
Taught.
Caught.
Wrote.
Ran.
Swam.
Seen.
Taken.
Joyful, cheerful, delighted.
Attractive, lovely, gorgeous.
Fast, rapid, swift.
Significant, vital, crucial.
Large, huge, enormous.
Sad, unhappy, gloomy.
Cowardly, fearful.
Modern, recent, new.
Selfish, stingy, mean.
Dishonest, deceitful.
Something very easy to do.
To describe exactly the right thing.
To start a conversation in a tense situation.
Very rarely.
To feel slightly unwell.
To be very expensive.
Illiterate.
Polyglot.
Immortal.
Invisible.
Library.
He goes to school.
She doesn't like tea.
I agree with you.
Give me some advice.
The information is useful.
In the morning.
On Monday.
At 5 o'clock.
Receive (i before e except after c).
Definitely.
Separate.
Occurred (double r).
Successful.
Beside = next to; besides = in addition to.
Between is for two; among is for more than two.
Principal is the head or main amount; principle is a rule or belief.
Stationary = not moving; stationery = writing materials.
Compliment = praise; complement = completes or goes well with.
With a clear subject line and a salutation such as Dear Mr. Sharma, or Dear Sir/Madam,
State the purpose in a few words, e.g., Application for Software Engineer Role.
Opening, purpose, supporting details, action required, closing.
With a professional sign-off such as Regards, or Yours sincerely, followed by your name and contact.
Use Yours sincerely when you know the name; Yours faithfully when you do not.
It removes errors, typos and awkward phrasing that reduce credibility.
Fully concentrating on the speaker and responding thoughtfully without interrupting.
Clear, Concise, Correct, Courteous.
To present yourself and your value clearly within 30-60 seconds.
Good morning, this is [Name] from Aquila Innovation. How may I help you?
Non-verbal signals like posture, eye contact and gestures that convey meaning.
It builds trust and shows confidence and attention.
Formal language follows strict grammar and is used in professional settings; informal is casual and conversational.
I am unable to attend.
Please share the file with me.
I appreciate your assistance.
A speech aimed at convincing the audience to adopt a viewpoint or action.
A speech aimed at educating the audience about a topic.
Define the objective, research, structure (intro, body, conclusion), and rehearse.
Grouping ideas in threes makes them more memorable and persuasive.
The highness or lowness of the voice that adds meaning and emotion.
The attitude conveyed through word choice and voice, e.g., firm, polite, friendly.
They reduce clarity and confidence, and weaken the message.
Restating someone's message in your own words to confirm understanding.
Condensing the key points and decisions made during the discussion.
Say Excuse me, may I add a point here? and wait for the signal to speak.
Communicating effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
An overused expression that has lost originality, e.g., at the end of the day.
Specialised technical language used within a profession.
It can confuse the listener; use plain language for clarity.
A fact can be verified; an opinion is a personal belief.
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