IELTS linguaprep

IRREGULAR PLURALS:

1. crisis – crises
2. criterion - criteria
3. deer – deer
4. elf – elves
5. genus – genera
6. goose – geese
7. hypothesis – hypotheses
8. larva – larvae
9. mouse - mice
10. oasis – oases

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

Not everything that can be counted is countable. 🤔

Language is like clothes, formal and informal (casual).

HAZARDOUS = DANGEROUS, especially to one’s safety or health.

- Hazardous chemicals/ materials
- A hazardous journey

Origin of the word: Arabic zãr (dice) 🎲

He pointed SKYWARDS. = He pointed TOWARDS THE SKY.

WRONG: I suggest you to sleep earlier.

CORRECT: I suggest you sleep earlier.

Use these expressions when you need to make generalizations. They will add variety to your piece of writing.

⛔ COMITTEE

What letter is missing in the word above?

WRONG: He is absolutely tired.
CORRECT: He is absolutely exhausted.
CORRECT: He is very tired.