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01 Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐งฉ๐ What is Sentence Rearrangement? ๐ค Rearranging a group of jumbled sentences into the correct, logical order. Common in exams like SSC CHSL. Tests your ability to understand sequence, logic, and flow in English passages. ๐ Types of Sentence Rearrangement Questions ๐ Basic Format All statements are jumbled. Arrange them logically. Example: 1๏ธโฃ Rani fills the form to the dance show 2๏ธโฃ A talent hunt show is looking for Classical dancers like Rani 3๏ธโฃ Rani is called for auditions 4๏ธโฃ Rani is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer 5๏ธโฃ Rani gets selected Correct Order: 4๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ Static First Statement The first sentence is fixed; arrange the rest. Static Last Statement The last sentence is fixed; arrange the others. Static First and Last Statement Both first and last sentences are fixed; arrange sentences in between. How to Solve Sentence Rearrangement Questions? ๐ ๏ธ Read all statements carefully and find common points. ๐ Look for connecting words like and, but, yet, when, then, they, anyway, etc. ๐ Spot patterns or sequences (chronological, cause-effect, etc.). ๐ฐ๏ธ Check for pronouns (he, she, it, they) and referencesโthese usually follow the noun they refer to. ๐ฉโ๐ฆฐโก๏ธShe Start with the most general/introductory sentence and end with the conclusion or result. ๐ฌ Once arranged, re-read the passage to ensure it makes sense. ๐ Tips & Tricks for Quick Solving โก Paragraphs with a static statement are easierโuse the fixed point to anchor your logic. ๐ Strong vocabulary helps you understand sentence meanings and connections faster. ๐ Practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy! โฑ๏ธ Practice Questions with Answers & Emojis ๐ Our body takes in many toxins from R) The atmosphere and the food P) We eat, and we must have Q) A process for purging these impurities. Correct Order: RPQ In hatha yoga, P) There are practices R) To purify the stomach Q) And the alimentary canal. Correct Order: PRQ Calling for coordinated action between government and judiciary to reduce Q) Pendency of commercial litigation, the Economic Survey said that P) The initiative would help in improving ease of doing R) Business (EODB) and boost economic activities. Correct Order: QPR On the mental plane, worries, fears, anxieties Q) And tensions that we experience in our daily life, R) All create an accumulation P) Of impurities in the subconscious mind. Correct Order: QRP Private investment seems poised R) To rebound with efforts being made for Q) Expeditious resolution of bad loans and P) Adequate recapitalisation of public sector banks (PSBs). Correct Order: RQP General Example with Step-by-Step Logic ๐ง Jumbled:
02 Idioms
What Are Idioms and Phrases? ๐ค Idioms are expressions whose meanings are different from the literal meanings of the words. Example: โBreak the iceโ means to start a conversation, not literally break ice! ๐ง๐ฃ๏ธ Phrases are groups of words that work together as a unit, often with a special meaning. Why Are They Important? ๐ Idioms and phrases are common in English exams (SSC, RRB, Bank, etc.). Knowing them helps you score well and sound more natural in English! ๐ฏ
03 Pronouns
Pronouns: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐๐ค What is a Pronoun? ๐ค A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition or to point at something specific. Example: Sarah has always loved fashion. She announced that she wants to go to fashion school. ๐งโก๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ Types of Pronouns & Examples with Emojis 1. Personal Pronouns ๐ค๐ฅ Refer to people or things. Show point of view (person): First person: I, we (speaker) Second person: you (spoken to) Third person: he, she, it, they (spoken about) Subject/Object/Possessive forms: Person Subject Object Possessive Adj. Possessive Pronoun I I me my mine We we us our ours You you you your yours He/She/It he/she/it him/her/it his/her/its his/hers/its They they them their theirs - Example: **She** gave **him** her book. ๐ 2. Possessive Pronouns ๐ Show ownership. my, our, your, her, its, their, his (adjectives) mine, ours, yours, hers, its, theirs, his (pronouns) Example: This is her pen. That house is ours. ๐๏ธ๐ก Never use apostrophes: hers, theirs, ours. 3. Demonstrative Pronouns ๐ Point to things/people: this, these, that, those This/these (near), that/those (far) Example: These are my shoes. ๐ 4. Distributive Pronouns ๐ Refer to items one at a time: each, either, any, none, neither, every Always singular; use singular verb. Example: Each of us thinks the same. ๐ค 5. Reciprocal Pronouns ๐ Show mutual action: each other (for two), one another (for more than two) Example: They really love each other. โค๏ธ 6. Reflexive Pronouns ๐ช When subject and object are the same. myself, yourself, ourselves, yourselves, himself, herself, itself, themselves Example: I hurt myself. The boys hid themselves. ๐ค 7. Emphatic (Emphasizing) Pronouns ๐ช Used for emphasis (can be removed without changing meaning). myself, yourself, ourselves, himself, herself, itself, themselves Example: You, yourself, are responsible for your problems. ๐ค 8. Indefinite Pronouns โ Refer to non-specific people/things: everybody, nobody, little, no one, everything, nothing, all, somebody, anybody, someone, anyone, something, anything, some, any, both, another, much, few Example: Someone ate my sandwich! ๐ฅช 9. Relative Pronouns ๐ Link clauses, give more info: who, which, that, whom, whose Example: Have you seen those people who we met on holiday? ๐๏ธ 10. Interrogative Pronouns โ Used to ask questions: who, which, whose, whom, what Example: What do you want for dinner? ๐ฝ๏ธ Key Rules & Tricks ๐ฏ Personal pronouns: Choose subject/object form by removing the other noun and checking what sounds right. Correct: She and I liked the book. ๐ Correct: The teacher gave chocolates to her and me. ๐ซ Possessive pronouns: Never use apostrophes (hers, theirs, ours). Distributive pronouns: Always singular verb. Correct: Each of us thinks the same. Reciprocal pronouns: Each other for two, one another for more than two. Reflexive vs. Emphatic: Reflexive is essential (I hurt myself), emphatic is for stress (You, yourself, are responsible). Relative pronouns: Use who for people, which for things, that for people or things. Common Errors & Corrections โโ Wrong: well appreciated by them who attended Correct: well appreciated by those who attended Wrong: pleura that cover the exterior Correct: pleura that covers the exterior Wrong: does not understand that how one can Correct: does not understand how one can Wrong: asked him that why he had not Correct: asked him why he had not Wrong: recognition of their efforts (for a man) Correct: recognition of his efforts Wrong: emptied of their tourists (for a place) Correct: emptied of its tourists Wrong: an advisory its issued Correct: an advisory it issued Practice Questions with Answers ๐ His speech was very thought provoking and well appreciated by them who attendedโฆ Correct: by those who attended. The pleura that cover the exterior partโฆ Correct: The pleura that covers the exterior partโฆ She does not understand that how one canโฆ Correct: She does not understand how one canโฆ Asked him that why he had not obtainedโฆ Correct: Asked him why he had not obtainedโฆ Recognition of their efforts for peaceโฆ Correct: Recognition of his efforts for peaceโฆ Emptied of their touristsโฆ Correct: Emptied of its touristsโฆ An advisory its issuedโฆ Correct: An advisory it issuedโฆ Quick Reference Table ๐ Pronoun Type Examples Emoji Personal I, you, he, she, it, we, they ๐ค๐ฅ Possessive my, your, his, her, its, our ๐ Demonstrative this, that, these, those ๐ Distributive each, either, neither, every ๐ Reciprocal each other, one another ๐ Reflexive/Emphatic myself, yourself, themselves ๐ช๐ช Indefinite someone, anyone, few, all โ Relative who, whom, which, that, whose ๐ Interrogative who, what, which, whose, whom โ Tip:
04 Error Spotting
Error Spotting: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ What is Error Spotting? ๐ค Error spotting means finding grammar or usage mistakes in sentences. Common in English exams like SSC CHSL. With practice and some rules, you can master this section! ๐ช Top Tips for Error Spotting ๐ Some singular nouns are actually plural! Words like: police, clergy, people, cattle. โ People has left. โ People have left. ๐ฅ Some nouns always take a plural verb. Words like: clothes, scissors, trousers, spectacles. โ The spectacles is missing. โ The spectacles are missing. ๐ Measurement nouns stay singular after numbers (if followed by another noun). โ This is a 9-meters scale. โ This is a 9-meter scale. ๐ Keep pronouns consistent! โ One must help his siblings. โ One must help oneโs siblings. ๐ค Use โwhoseโ for people, โwhichโ for things. โ Which phone is kept on charging? โ Whose phone is kept on charging? ๐ฑ โFewerโ for number, โlessโ for quantity. โ No less than thirty dogs were. โ No fewer than thirty dogs were. ๐ถ Question tags are always opposite in polarity. โ Itโs a bit early, is it? โ Itโs a bit early, isnโt it? โฐ Use โthatโ after superlative adjectives, not โwhoโ or โwhichโ. โ These are the best which he could get. โ These are the best that he could get. ๐ฅ โAsโ is used before and after adjectives to show equality. โ I can write as fast, if not faster than her. โ I can write as fast as, if not faster than her. โ๏ธ โThoughโ is followed by โyetโ, not โbutโ. โ Though he is rich but he is kind. โ Though he is rich, yet he is kind. ๐ฐ Never use โnotโ with โunlessโ. โ Unless you do not pay the fine, you will not be excused. โ Unless you pay the fine, you will not be excused. ๐ต โWhileโ for time duration, โwhenโ for general sense. โ When learning how to box, the technique is important. โ While learning how to box, the technique is important. ๐ฅ Smart Strategies for Error Spotting ๐ง Read the sentence carefully for meaning and structure. Check each part independently if the error isnโt obvious. Eliminate wrong choices before selecting your answer. Remember: The error is always underlined or highlighted. Common Error Examples with Explanations ๐ 1. Singular/Plural & Determiners โ Their was a place near the resortโฆ โ There was a place near the resortโฆ ๐จ 2. Negative Sentences โ Katherine did not want something to do with Richardโฆ โ Katherine did not want anything to do with Richardโฆ ๐ซ 3. Quantifiers โ The results werenโt announced for much timeโฆ โ The results werenโt announced for some timeโฆ โณ 4. Articles โ A only reason Mario decidedโฆ โ The only reason Mario decidedโฆ ๐ฏ 5. Countable/Uncountable โ Much people decide to fastโฆ โ Many people decide to fastโฆ ๐ Quick Reference Table ๐ Error Type Wrong Example Correct Example Emoji Plural Noun People has left. People have left. ๐ฅ Plural Form The spectacles is missing. The spectacles are missing. ๐ Measurement 9-meters scale 9-meter scale ๐ Pronoun Consistency One must help his siblings. One must help oneโs siblings. ๐ค Whose/Which Which phone is kept on charging? Whose phone is kept on charging? ๐ฑ Fewer/Less No less than thirty dogs were. No fewer than thirty dogs were. ๐ถ Question Tag Itโs a bit early, is it? Itโs a bit early, isnโt it? โฐ Superlative/That The best which he could get. The best that he could get. ๐ฅ AsโฆAs As fast, if not faster than her. As fast as, if not faster than her. โ๏ธ Though/Yet Though he is rich but he is kind. Though he is rich, yet he is kind. ๐ฐ Unless/Not Unless you do not pay the fineโฆ Unless you pay the fineโฆ ๐ต While/When When learning how to boxโฆ While learning how to boxโฆ ๐ฅ How to Practice? ๐ก Read sentences and look for these common errors. Try to spot which part is wrong and why. Practice with real exam-style questions. Keep practicing these rules and examples! Error spotting will become much easier! ๐ 12
05 Fill in the blanks
Fill in the Blanks: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis โ๏ธ๐ What is โFill in the Blanksโ? ๐ค A question type where you choose the correct word(s) to complete a sentence. Tests your vocabulary, grammar, idioms, phrases, and understanding of sentence structure. ๐ Important Topics to Revise ๐ Vocabulary: Know a wide range of words and their meanings. ๐ Idioms: Phrases with meanings different from their individual words. ๐ฃ๏ธ Phrases: Groups of words acting as a single unit. ๐งฉ Clauses: Groups of words with a subject and predicate (often in complex sentences). ๐ Grammar Concepts: Nouns, pronouns, tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, adjectives, subject-verb agreement, etc. ๐ง Top Tips for Solving Fill in the Blanks ๐ Improve your vocabulary regularly. Learn new words every day! ๐ Read the question carefully. Thereโs usually a clue in the sentence. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Look for grammar hints in the sentence (tense, subject-verb agreement, etc.). ๐ Pay attention to idioms and phrases. Know their meanings and usage. ๐ก After choosing an option, read the sentence again to check if it makes sense. ๐ Manage your timeโdonโt spend too long on one question! โฐ Practice Examples with Explanations & Emojis Single Word for Multiple Blanks ๐ค He was met by a _____ of noisy, angry youths. The British feel no compunction about ushering the gentry into the coach and packing the _____ off to debtorโs prison. We arrived at the grounds after following a _____ of butterflies. Tourists _____ to the picturesque village. Answer: rabble (a disorderly crowd, ordinary people, a large group, present in large number) ๐ฅ๐ฆ - You and all the others like you are ______. Some calls were vitriolic, accusing us of publishing pornography and________. Stagnant pools of _____ are scattered all over this area. The windows were thick with ______. Answer: filth (corrupted, obscene material, mire, ingrained dirt) ๐ฆ ๐งผ The building has been lovingly ________. The effort to _____ him to office isnโt working. The government _____ confidence in the housing market. The steering box was recently ______. Answer: restored (repair, return to former condition, bring back, take apart and fix) ๐๏ธ๐ง The debate has become ______ by conflicting ideological perspectives. None of this should ______ the skill and perseverance of the workers. Grey clouds ______ the sun. His origins and parentage are ______. Answer: obscured (unclear, not known, not seen, uncertain) ๐ซ๏ธ๐ฅ๏ธ A good ______ walk is good for health. She adopted a ______, businesslike tone. The sea was shimmering and heaving beneath the ______ breeze. The archers played a ______ part in the victory. Answer: brisk (active, energetic, quick, invigorating) ๐ถ๐จ Pair of Words for Sentences ๐ฌ - It is shameful and horrifying and totally _____ and completely _____ that gender activists have failed to address this gaping inequality. Answer: problematic, unacceptable (not satisfactory or allowable) ๐ซ - We still hear about the wage gap almost daily, and even though itโs a myth, we _____ still marshal our resources to _____ this imaginary injustice. Answer: should, rectify (should correct) โ๏ธ - The burning of crop _____, which has been identified as the villain-in-chief of the current crisis, has _____ a large number of northern cities. Answer: stubble, impacted (crop remains, affected) ๐พ๐ฅ - Facebook has said that the initiative, which could be _____ to other countries based on the response, is really aimed at protecting users by ensuring that nude photos and other _____ images of them donโt get posted on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms without their consent. Answer: extended, intimate (spread to, private images) ๐๐ - While India has never ______ that the Indian Ocean is โ Indiaโs Ocean, China has _____ the bulk of the South China Sea as Chinaโs Sea and even extended its claim to Indonesiaโs shores. Answer: claimed, claimed (asserted ownership) ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ Fill in the Blank with Two Possible Words ๐ - The theory of the objective correlative as it relates to literature was largely developed _____ the writings of the poet and literary critic T.S. Eliot. Answer: across, through (both fit) ๐๏ธ - Formalist followers _______ translated the fabula/syuzhet to the concept of story/plot. Answer: eventually, finally (both fit) โณ - The recording machinery was kept ______ screens. Answer: behind, beyond (both fit) ๐๏ธ๐ฅ๏ธ - History is not an _______ fact, but a reflection of certain attitudes, preconceptions, and injustices. Answer: immutable, entrenched (both fit) ๐ - Soon we were driving ______ a narrow road. Answer: along, across (both fit) ๐๐ฃ๏ธ Three Statements, One Word for All Blanks ๐ฏ - I stopped and listened, _______ my ears for any sound. ________ the custard into a bowl. The usual type of chair puts an enormous ________ on the spine. Answer: strain (listen hard, pour, pressure) ๐๐ฎ๐ช - It is hard for logic to ______ over emotion. She was _______ upon to give an account of her work. Evil cannot ______; we must defeat it. Answer: prevail (win, called upon, survive) ๐ - She _______ her hand as if sheโd been burnt. The sea otter can ______ the claws on its front feet. He _______ his allegations. Answer: retract (pull back, withdraw) โ๐ฆฆ - Success will become ever more _______. The _______ thought he had had moments before. The truth can be _______, even feared. Answer: elusive (difficult to catch/define) ๐ฆ - The doctor recorded her blood pressure on a _______. Cook _______ed the coasts and waters of New Zealand. The record will probably _______ at about No. 74. Answer: chart (medical, map, music ranking) ๐๐บ๏ธ Summary Table ๐ Skill Tested What to Revise Emoji Vocabulary Word meanings, synonyms ๐ Idioms/Phrases Usage and meanings ๐ฃ๏ธ Grammar Nouns, pronouns, tenses, etc. ๐ง Context Clues Read for hints in sentences ๐ Practice daily, read carefully, and always double-check your answer in the sentence! Good luck! ๐๐
06 Nouns
Nouns: Easy Study Material with Emojis ๐๐ What is a Noun? ๐ค A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: Ram (person) ๐ฆ, Delhi (place) ๐๏ธ, dog (thing) ๐, strength (idea) ๐ช1. Kinds of Nouns ๐ท๏ธ Proper Noun Names a specific person or place. Examples: Ram, Shyam, Delhi. Tip: โMangoโ is not a proper noun unless itโs a specific type, like โAlphonso mango.โ ๐ฅญ1 Common Noun Names any person or thing of the same kind. Examples: boy, teacher, dog, shoe. ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐ซ๐๐1 Collective Noun Names a group of people or things. Examples: army, committee, crowd. ๐ช๐ฅ1 Abstract Noun Names an idea, quality, or stateโnot a physical object. Examples: strength, innocence, fear, judgment. ๐ช๐๐ฑโ๏ธ1 Material Noun Names materials or substances. Examples: cotton, gold, silver, protein. ๐งต๐ฅ1 Types of Nouns by Countability ๐ข Countable Nouns: Things you can count (book, apple, doctor, horse, kilogram). Ask: โHow many?โ ๐๐๐จโโ๏ธ๐ Uncountable Nouns: Things you canโt count (milk, oil, sugar, gold, honesty). Ask: โHow much?โ ๐ฅ๐ข๏ธ๐ฏ๐ฅ1 Rules for Singular and Plural Nouns ๐ Rule #1: Always Singular Nouns Words like: scenery, advice, information, machinery, stationery, furniture, news, poetry, mathematics, ethics, innings, gallows. Examples: โ Mathematics is a difficult subject. ๐งฎ โ The scenery of Kashmir is enchanting. ๐๏ธ โ Advices are givenโฆ โ โ Advice is givenโฆ1 Rule #2: Plural in Meaning, Singular in Form Words like: cattle, peasantry, clergy, gentry, artillery, company, vermin, people, police. Examples: โ The cattle are grazing in the ground. ๐ โ The police have the situation under control. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ1 Rule #3: Always Plural Nouns Words like: trousers, stockings, goods, scissors, shorts, alms, spectacles, measles, premises, thanks, tidings, annals. Examples: โ Where are my trousers? ๐ โ Spectacles are costly items. ๐1 Rule #4: Measurement Nouns Stay Singular After Numbers Words: feet, score, year, meter, dozen, hundred, pair, head, rupee, million, litre, tola. Examples: โ A dozen people were killed. ๐ฅ โ Two hundred rupee notes. ๐ต โ Two kilometre stretch of road. ๐ฃ๏ธ1 Special Cases: Collective Nouns Singular when acting as one unit: The team has not arrived yet. ๐ Plural when acting as individuals: The jury were divided in their opinion. ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ1 Singular vs Plural: Different Meanings Word Singular Meaning Plural Meaning Emoji Air atmosphere airs = pretensions ๐ฌ๏ธ๐ Authority command authorities = officials ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Good wise goods = property ๐ง ๐ฆ Iron metal irons = chains ๐ชโ๏ธ Force strength forces = army ๐ช๐ช Content satisfaction contents = things inside ๐๐ฆ Respect regards respects = compliments ๐๐ Work job works = factories, art ๐ผ๐ญ Frequently Asked Collective Nouns ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง A band of musicians ๐ถ A board of directors ๐ข A bunch of grapes ๐ A fleet of ships ๐ข A flock of birds ๐ฆ A herd of cattle ๐ A litter of puppies ๐ถ A pack of hounds ๐ A pair of shoes ๐ A swarm of bees ๐ A troop of horses ๐ A volley of shots ๐ฅ A class of students ๐งโ๐1 Noun Phrases & Noun Clauses ๐ Noun Phrase: A noun + its modifiers. Example: The yellow house is for sale. ๐ Example: I want Nikeโs new skateboard. ๐น1 Noun Clause: A dependent clause acting as a noun. Begins with: how, that, what, when, where, whether, which, who, why, etc. Example: The focus of our work is how we can satisfy customers most effectively. ๐ฏ Example: Choose a gift for whomever you want. ๐1 Common Errors & Corrections โโ โ The scenery of Kashmir are enchanting. โ The scenery of Kashmir is enchanting. ๐๏ธ โ Advices are givenโฆ โ Advice is givenโฆ ๐ก โ The cattle is grazingโฆ โ The cattle are grazingโฆ ๐ โ Where is my trousers? โ Where are my trousers? ๐ โ Spectacles is a costly item. โ Spectacles are costly items. ๐1 Quick Reference Table ๐ Noun Type Example(s) Emoji Proper Ram, Delhi ๐ฆ๐๏ธ Common boy, teacher, dog ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐ซ๐ Collective army, crowd, team ๐ช๐ฅ๐ Abstract strength, fear ๐ช๐ฑ Material cotton, gold ๐งต๐ฅ Countable apple, book ๐๐ Uncountable milk, honesty ๐ฅ๐ Tips:
07 Synonyms - Antonyms
Synonyms & Antonyms: Easy Study Material with Emojis ๐๐ What Are Synonyms and Antonyms? ๐ค Synonyms: Words with the same or nearly the same meaning. Example: Happy ๐ โ Joyful ๐ Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings. Example: Happy ๐ โ Sad ๐ข How to Use Synonyms and Antonyms in Exams? ๐ Replace a word in a sentence with its synonym or antonym to keep the meaning the same or opposite. Useful for vocabulary questions, sentence completion, and comprehension. Common Synonyms & Antonyms List with Emojis Word Synonyms (Same) Antonyms (Opposite) Emoji Abate Moderate, decrease Aggravate ๐โ๏ธ Adhere Comply, observe Condemn, disjoin ๐ค๐ซ Abolish Abrogate, annul Establish, setup โ๐๏ธ Acumen Awareness, brilliance Stupidity, ignorance ๐ก๐คท Abash Disconcert, rattle Uphold, compose ๐ณ๐ Absolve Pardon, forgive Compel, accuse ๐๐ Abjure Forsake, renounce Approve, sanction ๐โโ๏ธโ Abject Despicable, servile Commendable, praiseworthy ๐๐ Abound Flourish, proliferate Deficient, destitute ๐ฑ๐ฅ Abortive Vain, unproductive Productive ๐โ Acrimony Harshness, bitterness Courtesy, benevolence ๐ ๐ Accord Agreement, harmony Discord ๐คโก Admonish Counsel, reprove Approve, applaud ๐๐ Allay Pacify, soothe Aggravate, excite ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฅ Alien Foreigner, outsider Native, resident ๐ฝ๐ Ascend Climb, escalate Descend, decline โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ Alleviate Abate, relieve Aggravate, enhance ๐๐ฅ Allure Entice, fascinate Repulse, repel ๐งฒ๐ซ Amplify Augment, deepen Lessen, contract ๐๐ Audacity Boldness, courage Cowardice, mildness ๐ฆ๐ญ Authentic Accurate, credible Fictitious, unreal โ๏ธโ Awkward Rude, blundering Adroit, clever ๐ฌ๐ง Bleak Grim, austere Bright, pleasant ๐ซ๏ธโ๏ธ Benevolent Benign, generous Malevolent, miserly ๐คฒ๐ Busy Active, engaged Idle, lazy ๐โโ๏ธ๐ด Bold Adventurous Timid ๐ฆ๐ฑ Boisterous Clamorous, rowdy Placid, calm ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ Blunt Dull, insensitive Keen, sharp โ๏ธ๐ช Capable Competent, able Incompetent, inept ๐ช๐ โโ๏ธ Calamity Adversity, misfortune Fortune โก๐ Chaste Virtuous, pure Sullied, lustful ๐๐ Cease Terminate, desist Begin, originate ๐โถ๏ธ Compassion Kindness, sympathy Cruelty, barbarity โค๏ธ๐ Concede Yield, permit Deny, reject ๐โโ๏ธ๐ โโ๏ธ Concur Approve, agree Differ, disagree ๐๐ Consequence Effect, outcome Origin, start ๐ฏ๐ฆ Conspicuous Prominent, obvious Concealed, hidden ๐๐ Contrary Dissimilar, conflicting Similar, alike ๐= Contradict Deny, oppose Approve, confirm โโ๏ธ Calm Harmonious, unruffled Stormy, turbulent ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ช๏ธ Candid Blunt, bluff Evasive ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ค Camouflage Cloak, disguise Reveal ๐ฅท๐ Captivate Charm, fascinate Disillusion, offend ๐๐ Chastise Punish, admonish Cheer, encourage ๐๐ Consent Agree, permit Object, disagree โ โ Consolidate Solidify, strengthen Separate, weaken ๐๏ธ๐ Courtesy Generosity, reverence Disdain, rudeness ๐โโ๏ธ๐ค Cunning Acute, smart Naive, coarse ๐ฆ๐ Decipher Interpret, reveal Misinterpret, distort ๐โ Decay Collapse, decompose Flourish, progress ๐ฆ ๐ฑ Defile Contaminate, pollute Purify, sanctify ๐ฆ ๐ง Demolish Ruin, devastate Repair, construct ๐๏ธ๐ Deliberate Cautious, intentional Rash, sudden ๐คโก Deride Mock, taunt Inspire, encourage ๐๐ Deprive Despoil, divest Restore, renew โ๐ Dissuade Remonstrate, counsel Incite, persuade ๐ โโ๏ธ๐ Docile Pliable, pliant Headstrong, obstinate ๐๐ Dwarf Diminutive, petite Huge, giant ๐ง๐ฆ Eager Keen, acquisitive Indifferent, apathetic ๐คฉ๐ Ecstasy Delight, exultation Despair, calamity ๐๐ญ Eccentric Strange, abnormal Natural, conventional ๐คช๐ Eloquence Expression, fluency Halting, stammering ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ค Enormous Colossal, mammoth Diminutive, negligible ๐ฆฃ๐ Endeavour Undertake, aspire Cease, quit ๐๐ Eradicate Destroy, exterminate Secure, plant ๐ฅ๐ฑ Fanatical Narrow-minded, biased Liberal, tolerant ๐คฌ๐งโโ๏ธ Feeble Weak, frail Strong, robust ๐ง๐ช Fluctuate Deflect, vacillate Stabilize, resolve โ๏ธโน๏ธ Fragile Weak, infirm Enduring, tough ๐ฅ๐ชจ Frugal Economy, providence Lavishness, extravagance ๐ธ๐ฐ Gloom Obscurity, darkness Delight, mirth ๐๐ Gorgeous Magnificent, dazzling Dull, unpretentious ๐ธ๐ Gracious Courteous, beneficent Rude, unforgiving ๐๐ Genuine Absolute, factual Spurious โ๏ธโ Glory Dignity, renown Shame, disgrace ๐๐ Harass Irritate, molest Assist, comfort ๐ก๐ค Haughty Arrogant, pompous Humble, submissive ๐ค๐ Hideous Frightful, shocking Attractive, alluring ๐ฑ๐ Honor Adoration, reverence Denunciation, shame ๐ ๐ Humble Meek, timid Proud, assertive ๐โโ๏ธ๐ Impartial Just, unbiased Prejudiced, biased โ๏ธ๐ค Indigent Destitute, impoverished Rich, affluent ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง๐ฐ Interesting Enchanting, riveting Dull, uninteresting ๐คฉ๐ด Insipid Tedious, prosaic Pleasing, appetizing ๐๐ Immense Huge, enormous Puny, insignificant ๐ป๐ Immaculate Unsullied, spotless Defiled, tarnished ๐ค๐ค Inevitable Unavoidable, ascertained Unlikely, doubtful ๐ฃ๏ธโ Jubilant Rejoicing, triumphant Melancholy, depressing ๐๐ญ Keen Sharp, poignant Vapid, insipid ๐ช๐ฅฑ Lax Slack, careless Firm, reliable ๐ด๐ช Lavish Abundant, excessive Scarce, deficient ๐ธ๐ช Lucid Sound, rational Obscure, hidden ๐ก๐ Modest Humble, courteous Arrogant, pompous ๐โโ๏ธ๐ค Momentous Notable, eventful Trivial, insignificant ๐๐๏ธ Nimble Prompt, brisk Sluggish, languid ๐โโ๏ธ๐ข Novice Tyro, beginner Veteran, ingenious ๐ฃ๐ฆ Obscure Arcane, vague Prominent, obvious ๐ซ๏ธ๐ฆ Optimist Idealist Pessimist ๐๐ Placid Tranquil, calm Turbulent, hostile ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ช๏ธ Predicament Plight, dilemma Resolution, confidence ๐ค๐ Quell Subdue, reduce Exacerbate, agitate ๐คซ๐ฅ Rectify Amend, remedy Falsify, worsen ๐ ๏ธโ Reluctant Cautious, averse Anxious, eager ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐ Rustic Rural, uncivilized Cultured, refined ๐๐ฉ Ruthless Remorseless, inhumane Compassionate, lenient ๐ฆ๐ค Savage Wild, untamed Polished, civilized ๐ ๐ด๏ธ Succinct Concise, terse Lengthy, polite โ๏ธ๐ Taciturn Reserved, silent Talkative, extrovert ๐คซ๐ฃ๏ธ Tedious Wearisome, irksome Exhilarating, lively ๐ช๐คฉ Tenacious Stubborn, dogged Docile, non-resinous ๐ถ๐ Timid Diffident, coward Bold, intrepid ๐ญ๐ฆ Tranquil Peaceful, composed Violent, furious ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ก Transparent Diaphanous Opaque ๐ช๐ช Vain Arrogant, egoistic Modest ๐๐โโ๏ธ Valor Bravery, prowess Fear, cowardice ๐ฆ๐ฑ Veteran Ingenious, experienced Novice, tyro ๐ฆ๐ฃ Vicious Corrupt, obnoxious Noble, virtuous ๐๐ Vigilant Cautious, alert Careless, negligent ๐๐ด Vivacious Spirited, energetic Dispirited, unattractive ๐๐ Zenith Summit, apex Nadir, base ๐๏ธโฌ๏ธ Zeal Eagerness, fervor Apathy, lethargy ๐ฅ๐ด Sample Practice Questions with Answers & Emojis Uncouth Meaning: Ill-mannered Synonym: 2๏ธโฃ Ill-mannered ๐ Vociferous Meaning: Loud Synonym: 4๏ธโฃ Loud ๐ Abortive Meaning: Ineffective Synonym: 1๏ธโฃ Ineffective ๐ซ Vapid Meaning: Dull Synonym: 1๏ธโฃ Dull ๐ Masterly Meaning: Brilliant Synonym: 2๏ธโฃ Brilliant ๐ Doleful Meaning: Gloomy Synonym: 3๏ธโฃ Gloomy ๐ข Terse Meaning: Brief Synonym: 2๏ธโฃ Brief โ๏ธ Placid Meaning: Calm Synonym: 1๏ธโฃ Calm ๐ Scintillating Meaning: Sparkling Synonym: 3๏ธโฃ Sparkling โจ Combat Meaning: Fight Synonym: 4๏ธโฃ Fight ๐ฅ Tips for Mastering Synonyms and Antonyms ๐ก Read regularly to see new words in context. Practice with flashcards using emojis for quick recall. Group words by meaning to remember them better. Use in sentences to understand subtle differences. Keep practicing these lists and examples with emojis for easy recall and exam success! ๐ 123
08 Verbs and Tense
Verbs and Tenses: Easy Study Material with Emojis ๐โณ What is a Verb? ๐ค A verb is an action word that tells what the subject is doing. Example: Maria sings. ๐ค Every complete sentence needs a verb to make sense. Example: Sing! (You is implied.) ๐ถ Key Parts of a Sentence ๐งฉ Subject: The doer of the verb. ๐ค Verb: The action or state. ๐โโ๏ธ Object: The receiver of the action. ๐ฏ Subject-Verb Agreement Rules ๐ 1. Singular Subject = Singular Verb / Plural Subject = Plural Verb The dog is playing. ๐ The dogs are playing. ๐๐๐ 2. โAndโ Joins Two Subjects = Plural Verb My friend and his mother are in town. ๐ฉโ๐ฆ 3. โAndโ Refers to Same Person/Thing = Singular Verb The captain and coach has been sacked. (One person) ๐งโโ๏ธ 4. Indefinite Pronouns (everyone, someone, nobody, etc.) = Always Singular Everyone is selfish. ๐ง 5. Percentages/Parts: Plural Meaning = Plural Verb 40 out of 100 children are malnourished. ๐ง๐ฆ 6. โEither/Orโ or โNeither/Norโ: Verb Agrees with Nearest Subject Neither you nor your dogs know how to behave. ๐ถ Either you or I am at fault. ๐ค 7. โEitherโ/โNeitherโ as Pronouns = Singular Verb Either of the books is fine. ๐ 8. Connectives (along with, as well as, together with): Verb Matches First Subject Mr. Ram, accompanied by his wife, was banished. ๐จโ๐ฆฑ๐ฉ 9. โA number ofโ = Plural Verb / โThe number ofโ = Singular Verb A number of students are going. ๐จโ๐ The number of questions is 25. 2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ 10. Units of Measurement/Time = Singular Verb Five gallons of oil was required. ๐ข๏ธ 11. โFew, Many, Several, Both, All, Someโ + Countable Noun = Plural Verb Some men are needed. ๐จโ๐ง 12. โFew, Many, Several, Both, All, Someโ + Uncountable Noun = Singular Verb Some data was stolen. ๐ป Practice Questions with Answers & Emojis ๐ Critics allege that the government is trying to leverage last yearโs disaster and use the funds they collected for reconstructionโฆ Tip: Use โforโ with nouns like โreconstructionโ. ๐๏ธ Some of these dams are witnessing record low levelsโฆ Use present continuous for ongoing actions. ๐ง โฆwhat the surveillance cameras may have recorded in or near Epsteinโs cell. Use past participle โrecordedโ with โhaveโ. ๐น โฆsays his countries will not be able to hold up its side of an immigration agreementโฆ Use the idiom โhold upโ for โwithstandโ. ๐ค It looks like the Supreme Court will score a goal for womenโฆ Use โwillโ for present/future, not โhadโ. โฝ The cat looked desperate to get insideโฆ Use โtoโ + base verb (to get). ๐ Social justice deals with various aspectsโฆ Use present tense if the sentence is about a current fact. โ๏ธ โฆmost of the scientific advances believed to have been made in Europeโฆ Use past tense โbelievedโ for past context. ๐งโ๐ฌ The stateโs new policy on tourism is supposed to give investors a big advantage. Correct verb form: โis supposed toโ. ๐จ She let the student who caused the accident off the hook. Correct relative pronoun and verb tense. ๐ Quick Tips for Verbs & Tenses ๐ก Always check if the subject and verb agree in number! Watch for common connectors and pronouns that affect verb choice. Use present continuous (โis/are + -ingโ) for ongoing actions. Use the correct tense for the context (present, past, future). For measurement, time, and collective nouns, check if the group acts as one or many. Practice these rules and examples with emojis for easy recall and exam success! ๐๐
09 Sentence Correction
Sentence Correction: Study Material with Emojis ๐โจ Key Rules for Sentence Correction ๐ฏ Rule #1: No Article with โKind of/Sort of/Type ofโ ๐ซ๐ Donโt use โa/an/theโ with โkind of,โ โsort of,โ โtype of,โ etc. โ What type of the books you like to read? โ What type of books you like to read? โ What sort of an insect is that? โ What sort of insect is that? Rule #2: โEach of/One of/None ofโ + Plural Noun ๐ฅ
10 Active Passive voice
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
11 Adjectives
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
12 Adverbs
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
13 Articles
Articles are a part of determiners that are used before nouns to define nouns or give some information about nouns.
14 Cloze Test
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
15 Conjunctions
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
16 DIrect and Indirect Speech
The voice of a verb indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two main voices in English:- active and passive.
17 One Word Substitution
One Word Substitution: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐โจ What is One Word Substitution? ๐ค Using a single word to replace a lengthy phrase, making sentences clearer and shorter. Example: โA person who can use both hands with easeโ โ Ambidextrous โ๐ค Categories of One Word Substitution ๐ Generic Terms ๐ท๏ธ Government/Systems ๐๏ธ Venue/Spots ๐๏ธ Group/Collection ๐ฅ People/Person ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Murder/Death โฐ๏ธ Profession/Research ๐ฉโ๐ฌ Sound ๐ Important Examples with Emojis Generic Terms Abdication: Giving up the throne ๐ Almanac: Annual calendar with important dates ๐ Amphibian: Animal living in water & land ๐ธ Allegory: Story with a hidden meaning ๐ Belligerent: Nation/person at war โ๏ธ Biopsy: Examining tissue from a living body ๐งซ Blasphemy: Speaking disrespectfully about sacred things ๐ Chronology: Arrangement of events by date ๐ Crusade: Vigorous campaign for change โ Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time โณ Extempore: Done without preparation ๐ค Exonerate: Free from blame or duty ๐ Gregarious: Fond of company ๐ค Indelible: Cannot be removed ๐๏ธ Infallible: Incapable of making mistakes โ Inevitable: Certain to happen โ๏ธ Nostalgia: Longing for the past ๐ฐ๏ธ Panacea: Remedy for all problems ๐ Pedantic: Too concerned with rules ๐ Plagiarism: Copying someoneโs work ๐ Potable: Safe to drink ๐ง Regalia: Royal emblems ๐ Sacrilege: Violation of something sacred ๐ซ Sinecure: Job with little work but good status ๐ผ Souvenir: A keepsake or reminder ๐ Utopia: Imaginary perfect society ๐ Verbatim: In exactly the same words ๐ฃ๏ธ Government/Systems Anarchy: Absence of government ๐ด Aristocracy: Rule by nobility ๐ Autocracy: Rule by one absolute power ๐ค Bureaucracy: Rule by officials ๐๏ธ Democracy: Rule by the people ๐ณ๏ธ Gerontocracy: Rule by old people ๐ด Kakistocracy: Rule by the worst people ๐ฌ Monarchy: Rule by a king/queen ๐ Oligarchy: Rule by a few ๐ฅ Plutocracy: Rule by the wealthy ๐ฐ Secular: Not religious ๐ซโ๏ธ Venue/Spots Archives: Place for historical documents ๐ Aviary: Place for keeping birds ๐ฆ Abattoir: Slaughterhouse ๐ Apiary: Place for bees ๐ Aquarium: Place for fish ๐ Arena: Place for events/conflicts ๐๏ธ Arsenal: Place for weapons ๐ซ Asylum: Place for mentally ill ๐ฅ Burrow: Rabbitโs home ๐ Casino: Place for gambling ๐ฐ Cemetery: Burial ground โฐ๏ธ Cloakroom: Place for coats/luggage ๐งฅ Crematorium: Place for cremation ๐ฅ Dormitory: Shared bedroom ๐๏ธ Gymnasium: Place for exercise ๐๏ธ Granary: Storehouse for grain ๐พ Hangar: Place for aircraft ๐ฉ๏ธ Kennel: Dogโs shelter ๐ Mint: Place for making coins ๐ช Menagerie: Collection of wild animals ๐ฆ Morgue: Place for keeping dead bodies ๐ง Orchard: Place for fruit trees ๐ Reservoir: Large water supply ๐ง Scullery: Small kitchen room ๐ฝ๏ธ Wardrobe: Cupboard for clothes ๐ Group/Collection Battery: Group of guns/missiles ๐ฃ Bale: Large bundle ๐ฆ Bevy: Large gathering of people ๐ฅ Bouquet: Arrangement of flowers ๐ Brood: Family of young animals ๐ฃ Caravan: Group traveling together ๐ Clique: Exclusive group ๐ด๏ธ Constellation: Group of stars โจ Cortege: Funeral procession โฐ๏ธ Congregation: Group of worshippers ๐ Drove: Herd/flock being driven ๐ Flotilla: Small fleet of boats ๐ค Grove: Small group of trees ๐ณ Hamlet: Small community ๐ก Horde: Large group of people ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Shoal: Group of fish ๐ Torrent: Fast-moving stream ๐ People/Person Agnostic: Not sure about Godโs existence ๐ค Arsonist: Sets fire to buildings ๐ฅ Amateur: Does for pleasure, not profession ๐จ Ambidextrous: Uses both hands easily โ๐ค Auditor: Examines accounts ๐ Anarchist: Believes in lawlessness ๐ซ Apostate: Changes faith ๐ Atheist: Does not believe in God ๐ซ๐ Arbitrator: Settles disputes โ๏ธ Ascetic: Lives a simple life ๐ง Bohemian: Unconventional lifestyle ๐ญ Cacographer: Bad at spellings โโ๏ธ Cannibal: Eats human flesh ๐ง Chauvinist: Aggressively patriotic ๐ซ๐ท Connoisseur: Art/craft expert ๐จ Contemporaries: Living at the same time ๐ฐ๏ธ Convalescent: Recovering from illness ๐คโก๏ธ๐ Coquette: Flirtatious woman ๐ Cosmopolitan: Citizen of the world ๐ Cynic: Sneers at othersโ beliefs ๐ Demagogue: Leader who appeals to emotions ๐ฃ๏ธ Dilettante: Dabbler in arts/sciences ๐ญ Epicure: Loves eating/drinking ๐ฝ๏ธ Egotist: Talks about achievements ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ Emigrant: Leaves country to settle elsewhere โ๏ธ Effeminate: Man with womanly habits ๐ฑโโ๏ธ๐ Fastidious: Hard to please ๐ค Fugitive: Runs from justice ๐โโ๏ธ Fatalist: Believes in fate ๐งฟ Gourmand: Loves good food ๐ฒ Heretic: Acts against religion ๐ซ Hypochondriac: Imagines illnesses ๐ค Henpeck: Controlled by wife ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐จ Iconoclast: Attacks traditions ๐ช Introvert: Shy, reserved person ๐ Insolvent: Unable to pay debts ๐ธ Misanthrope: Dislikes people ๐ โโ๏ธ Murder/Death Cortege: Funeral procession โฐ๏ธ Elegy: Poem for the dead ๐ Epitaph: Words on a tombstone ๐ชฆ Filicide: Killing oneโs child ๐ โโ๏ธ Genocide: Killing a large group ๐งโ๐คโ๐งโ Homicide: Killing a person ๐ก๏ธ Infanticide: Killing an infant ๐ถโ Matricide: Killing oneโs mother ๐ฉโ Obituary: Death notice in news ๐ฐ Parricide: Killing a parent/relative ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆโ Patricide: Killing oneโs father ๐จโ Postmortem: Examining a dead body ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Regicide: Killing a king ๐คดโ Suicide: Killing oneself ๐ Uxoricide: Killing oneโs wife ๐ฉโ Profession/Research Alchemy: Medieval chemistry ๐งช Anchor: TV/radio presenter ๐ค Anthropologist: Studies mankind evolution ๐งโ๐ฌ Astronaut: Space traveler ๐ฉโ๐ Botany: Study of plants ๐ฑ Cartographer: Map maker ๐บ๏ธ Calligrapher: Beautiful handwriting โ๏ธ Choreographer: Dance sequence creator ๐ Chauffeur: Hired driver ๐ Compere: Show host ๐ค Curator: Museum keeper ๐๏ธ Demography: Study of statistics ๐ Florist: Sells flowers ๐ Genealogy: Study of ancestry ๐งฌ Horticulture: Gardening expert ๐ป Invigilator: Exam supervisor ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Lexicographer: Dictionary compiler ๐ Odontology: Study of teeth ๐ฆท Radio Jockey: Radio presenter ๐ป Rhetoric: Art of effective speaking ๐ฃ๏ธ Sculptor: Makes sculptures ๐ฟ Zoology: Study of animals ๐ฆ Sound Acoustics: Study of sound properties ๐ถ Bellow: Sound of alligators ๐ Bell: Sound of deer ๐ฆ Caw: Sound of crows ๐ฆ Cackle: Sound of geese ๐ฆข Cluck: Sound of hens ๐ Croak: Sound of frogs ๐ธ Gibber: Sound of monkeys ๐ Grunt: Sound of camels ๐ซ Hoot: Sound of owls ๐ฆ Honk: Sound of penguins ๐ง Moo: Sound of cattle ๐ Neigh: Sound of horses ๐ Quack: Sound of ducks ๐ฆ Squeak: Sound of rats ๐ Trumpet: Sound of elephants ๐ Whine: Sound of mosquitoes ๐ฆ Sample Practice Questions with Answers ๐ Government wing making rules: Legislature ๐๏ธ Life history written by oneself: Autobiography โ๏ธ One who does not drink alcohol: Teetotaller ๐ฑ Speech without preparation: Extempore ๐ค Disease attacking many in an area: Epidemic ๐ฆ Sound of monkeys: Gibber ๐ People living at the same time: Contemporaries ๐ฐ๏ธ Sets fire to buildings: Arsonist ๐ฅ Bad in spellings: Cacographer โโ๏ธ Community smaller than a village: Hamlet ๐ก Tip:
18 Preposition
Prepositions: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐๐บ๏ธ What is a Preposition? ๐ค A preposition shows the relationship (in space, time, or logic) between two or more people, places, or things. Usually followed by a noun or pronoun. Example: The cat is on the table. ๐๐ช Common Prepositions & Their Uses with Examples and Emojis 1. On Surface: The book is on the table. ๐๐ช Days/Dates: I will come on Monday. ๐ Devices: She is on the phone. ๐ฑ Body Parts: Ring on my finger. ๐ State: The products are on sale. ๐ท๏ธ 2. At Place: Meet me at the park. ๐ณ Time: See you at 5 p.m. โฐ Activity: John laughed at my acting. ๐ Email: Contact me at xyz@xyz.com ๐ง 3. In Location: I live in Mumbai. ๐๏ธ Time (months, years, seasons): School starts in March. ๐ Feeling/Opinion: I believe in hard work. ๐ช Size/Color/Shape: The dress comes in four sizes. ๐ 4. To Destination: Going to college. ๐ซ Relationship: Your answer is important to me. ๐ค Limit: Piled up to the roof. ๐ Period: I am here from 10 to 5. โณ 5. Of Belonging: Dreamed of being famous. ๐ Reference: Picture of my birthday. ๐ Amount: A group of people. ๐ฅ 6. For Reason: I am happy for you. ๐ Duration: Stayed for one year. ๐ Use: Preparing for exams. ๐ Other Important Prepositions with Examples Preposition Meaning/Use Example Sentence Emoji above higher than/over The sun is above the clouds. โ๏ธโ๏ธ across from one side to another Ran across the road. ๐โโ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ after following/later than Iโll call you after lunch. ๐๐ฝ๏ธ against in opposition/contact Sofa is against the wall. ๐๏ธ๐งฑ along from end to end Walking along the street. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐๏ธ among surrounded by Peter was among the spectators. ๐ฆ๐ฅ around in a circle/near Walked around the table. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ช before earlier/in front of The day before yesterday. ๐ behind at the back of Passengers sit behind the driver. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ below lower than Shorts are below his knees. ๐ฉณ๐ฆต beneath under Pen was beneath the books. ๐๏ธ๐ beside next to Bank is beside the cinema. ๐ฆ๐ฌ between separating two things Sat between Tom and Jane. ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฉ by near/not later than Report by Friday. ๐๐ inside on the inner part Bird is inside the cage. ๐ฆ๐๏ธ into enter a closed space Went into the shop. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ช near/close to close to School is near the church. ๐ซโช off down/away from Fell off the horse. ๐โฌ๏ธ on touching a surface Plate is on the table. ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ช onto move to a surface Cat jumped onto the roof. ๐๐ opposite facing Sat opposite Tom. ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฉ out of move from a closed space Got out of the taxi. ๐๐ถโโ๏ธ outside on the outer side Garden is outside the house. ๐ก๐ณ over above/across Plane flew over the Atlantic. โ๏ธ๐ past beyond Drove past the supermarket. ๐๐ช through from one side to other Seine flows through Paris. ๐๐๏ธ under beneath/below Water flows under the bridge. ๐ง๐ up towards a higher position Walked up the stairs. ๐ถโโ๏ธโฌ๏ธ within inside Live within the old city. ๐๏ธ without not have/lack Coffee without milk. โ๐ฅโ Prepositions in Abstract Meanings ๐ก Prepositions can show not just physical space, but also ideas: โHe is behind the government.โ (supports) โLearning Chinese in a year was beyond them.โ (too difficult) Prepositions After Adjectives & Nouns ๐งฉ Adjective/Noun Preposition Example Emoji aware, full of She is full of energy. โก different, separate from This is different from that. ๐ similar, due to This is similar to mine. ๐ฏโโ๏ธ familiar, wrong with Iโm familiar with this. ๐ค good, surprised at Good at singing. ๐ค interested in Interested in music. ๐ต responsible, good for Responsible for the project. ๐๏ธ worried, excited about Excited about the trip. โ๏ธ Prepositions After Verbs (Phrasal Verbs) ๐ Look for (search): I am looking for my keys. ๐๏ธ Wait for (stay until): Wait for the bus. ๐ Accuse of: He accused her of cheating. ๐จ When to Omit Prepositions ๐ซ No preposition before time/place words with qualifiers (this, that, next, last, every, all, before): She went this morning. Met him last Sunday. See you next week. No preposition before: yesterday, today, tomorrow: He will come tomorrow. I met him yesterday. No preposition before โhomeโ: I am going home. ๐ก Common Mistakes & Quick Fixes โโ Arrive at (place), Arrive in (city/country): Arrived at the station. ๐ Arrived in London. ๐๏ธ At night, in the morning/afternoon/evening: Mumbai is beautiful at night. ๐ I study in the morning. ๐ For (period), Since (point in time): Iโve lived here for five years. Iโve lived here since 2020. Live/work/study in (city/country), at (address): Live in Delhi. ๐๏ธ Live at 34 Brown Street. ๐ Welcome to (place): Welcome to India! ๐ฎ๐ณ Married to (someone): She is married to John. ๐ Practice Questions ๐ Peter is playing tennis ___ Sunday. Answer: on My brotherโs birthday is ___ the 5th of November. Answer: on My birthday is ___ May. Answer: in We are going to see my parents ___ the weekend. Answer: at ___ 1666, a great fire broke out in London. Answer: In I donโt like walking alone in the streets ___ night. Answer: at What are you doing ___ the afternoon? Answer: in My friend has been living in Canada ___ two years. Answer: for Quick Reference Table ๐ Preposition Use/Example Emoji on on Monday, on the table ๐ ๐ช in in May, in Mumbai ๐๐๏ธ at at 5 p.m., at the park โฐ๐ณ for for two years ๐ฐ๏ธ since since 2020 ๐ to to the station ๐ of picture of my birthday ๐ Tip:
19 Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension: Study Material Made Easy with Emojis ๐๐ง What is Reading Comprehension? ๐ค A test of your focus, patience, understanding, and analysis skills. One of the most scoring topics in English exams! Youโll encounter different types of passages and questions that check your ability to find information, infer meaning, and think critically12. Types of Passages Youโll See ๐ Descriptive Passages Long, mostly data-driven. Direct questionsโjust find the facts! Tip: Note important points to avoid scrolling up and down. ๐ Analytical Passages Analyze theories (scientific, political, etc.). Can be tricky and a bit boring if youโre not an avid reader. Focus on the main idea and key points. ๐ก Hypothetical Passages Usually short, abstract, or fantasy-based. Can be hard to decode the main idea. Tip: Donโt get biasedโjust follow the authorโs logic, no matter how strange! ๐ฆ How to Tackle Reading Comprehension? ๐ก๏ธ Read a Variety: Start reading different things (editorials, articles, stories) to get used to different styles. ๐ฐ๐ Attempt Wholeheartedly: Donโt skip or rush. Take your time and build up speed gradually. ๐โโ๏ธ Skip Wisely: If you canโt get the main idea, skip inference-based questions to avoid negative marking. ๐ซ Note Data: For data-driven questions, jot down main points for quick reference. ๐๏ธ Practice Daily: Aim for 3โ4 passages a day. Mastery comes with regular practice! ๐ Tips for Exam Success ๐ฏ Donโt Panic: Long passages are often straightforward. Frame the Main Idea: For analytical passages, focus on the core message. Believe the Author: For hypothetical ones, accept the authorโs worldโeven if itโs bizarre! Be Cautious: Donโt let your opinions interfere with understanding the passage. Sample Question Types & How to Approach Them ๐ Main Idea: Whatโs the passage mostly about? Look for the overall theme, not just details! Inference: What can you guess from whatโs said? Read between the lines! Vocabulary: What does a word mean in context? Check the sentence and nearby clues! Fact-based: What does the passage directly state? Find the exact line in the passage! Example: Social Networking & Security ๐ค๐ Main Idea: Importance of security in social networking. Threats: Identity theft, hacking, overconfidence in security. Precautions: Strong passwords, careful with status updates, avoid sharing travel plans, donโt click unknown links. Burglars: Love constant updates about your movements! Biggest Threat: Overconfidence. Tip: Never assume youโre โtoo safeโ online! Example: Nationalism in China ๐จ๐ณ Main Idea: Nationalism as a weapon in diplomacy. Effect: Economic boycotts, protests, business losses. Presidentโs Concern: Protests shouldnโt backfire on leadership. Objective: Pressure Korea to reconsider its US missile deal. Vocabulary: Wary = cautious; opposite: careless. Make it hurt = cause serious problems. Example: Online Grocery Market in India ๐๐ฎ๐ณ Main Idea: Growth and advantages of online groceries. Key Points: 60% of retail market is groceries (everyone needs food!). Started in 2011; rapid growth due to internet, convenience, discounts. Big Basket and Zopnow are major players. Online groceries offer more variety and hassle-free shopping than traditional stores. Investments from venture capitalists due to high growth potential. Vocabulary: Comprehensive = complete. Commendable = deserving praise. Quick Reference Table ๐ Passage Type What To Do Emoji Descriptive Note key data, answer directly ๐ Analytical Find main idea, focus on logic ๐ก Hypothetical Accept authorโs view, donโt judge ๐ฆ Pro Tips for RC Success ๐ก Underline or jot down key points as you read. Donโt let tough vocabulary slow you downโuse context clues! Practice, practice, practice! Keep these strategies and tips in mind, and youโll master Reading Comprehension with confidence and a smile! ๐๐12