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The difference between "among and between ".

Like each other, between is used when we want to refer to two distinct items or a relationship between two people or things, among is used in the same way as one another: it is used typically used to refer to a group of three or more items.

Chains of Silence

In shadows cast by ancient trees,
Where once the echoes sang of peace,
The winds now carry whispers grim,
Of knives at dreams, of chances slim.

A land adorned with vibrant hues,
Yet drenched in cries and bitter dues,
Where freedom’s song, a distant star,
Meets heavy chains from lands afar.

Ibrahim stood, a beacon bright,
Against the tides of endless night,
Yet storms brewed in the hearts of men,
Disguised as justice, veiled in sin.

Accusations like thunderclaps,
Terror’s cloak around dreams it wraps,
Yet who defines this scourge we face,
It’s those who profit from our grace.

With every child who walks the street,
With every dream that’s trampled, beat,
Behind the headlines, pain abounds,
In silence, freedom’s spirit drowns.

The hands that craft our stories bleak,
Do so with tongues that dare not speak,
Of history’s wounds, the bonds unseen,
A narrative spun with threads of green.

For how can peace be built on strife,
When puppets dance, denying life?
The puppeteers in shadows grin,
While Africa’s heart weeps from within.

Yet hope is born where light meets grime,
Where voices rise, defying time,
Though shackled still, our spirits soar,
We’ll sing for those who can’t anymore.

So let the world hear our lament,
From Ghana’s coast to the Maghreb’s tent,
For in our unity, strength shall swell,
To break the chains and toll the bell.

Acry for justice, we shall raise,
For freedom’s path ignites the blaze,
With every heartbeat, we reclaim our space,
In defiance, together, we embrace.

ENGLISH TENSES- sequel 2
The common uses of the present simple tense.

6. The present simple is used to express HABITS AND ROUTINES ( repeated/regular) ACTIONS.
Examples
A. She likes playing in the rain.
B. My uncle usually visits us during vacations.
C. Thomas always listens to slow musics.
D. i don’t like playing football.
E. Nowadays, almost all of the children spend most of their day in front of television.

7. Present Tense expresses GENERAL TRUTHS or scientific facts.

Examples:

A. The sun does not turn around the Earth.
B. Water boils at 100°C
C. You will get wet if you stay under the rain.
D. Dogs love bone.

8. Present Tense expresses PREMEDITATED/ SCHEDULED PROGRAMMES or ARRANGED FUTURE.

Examples:

A. Dave weds Julie next month.
B. The bus leaves at 08:00 am on Tuesdays.
C. The examination starts at 9 o’clock tomorrow.
D. Our flight takes off for Paris at 10:00 pm

9. Simple Present Tense is used for instantaneous situations ( like sports commentaries)

Examples:

A. Ronaldo passes the ball to Benzema, who heads into the net.
B. Anthony maintains his lead over the other tennis players.

10. We can use simple present tense when telling stories.

Examples:
A Angio opens the door and enters the room., and suddenly, the window opens and a masked man enters.

THE PRESENT SIMPLE/ SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE.
The present simple tense is formed with the following:
- subject (I, We, You, They) + v1 (root/ first form of the verb,
- subject (He, She, It) + verb -s/ -es/ -ies

This tense form indicates actions or states in the present, as well as many other uses.

USES OF THE PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE
The present simple has up to ten possible uses. Let's start from the rarest to the commonest uses.
1. It is used to talk about the future in clauses with time words ( like after, when, before, as soon as, until)
Examples
a. I will call you when I arrive in London.
b. John will buy a table when he receives next month's salary.
c.You will tidy up the room until I come home from the outside.

2. Newspaper headlines are usually expressed in simple present tense
Examples
a. Peace talk between Russia and Ukraine ends in a deadlock.
b. The governor inaugurates a ten-man committee on agriculture.
c. Donald Trump wins the election with a wide margin.

3. This tense is also used in ceremonial and formal conversations.
Examples
a. We hereby declare war against corruption.
b. I declare you husband and wife.
c. I I vote the man of God to the altar.

4. We can also use simple present tense with non- progressive or non-action verbs which do not receive suffix – ing and generally express the situation, emotion, desire, ownership and thought.
Examples
c. Sister Blessing doesn't like Mark, because he always looks down on Christians.
b. My brother needs a toy.
c. You look good in this dress.

5. This tense is also used to give directions, instructions, and commands.
Examples
a. Leave there before I could count five!
b. Take two tablets morning and evening.
c. Go straight along the road and turn left at the corner.

KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE FIVE COMMONEST USES OF THE PRESENT SIMPLE IN THE NEXT SERIES.

THE HARDEST PART OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
Today, the upsurge of content creators on social media has exposed the fragility of most non native users of English Language in the realms of its grammar. It's high time we go back to the drawing board to wash our dirty linen.

There are several banes that impede one's success in the effective use of the English language, and these have attracted our focus in the language learning journey of 2025.

Consequently, our spot lights shall be on the the complex system of verb tenses, particularly the distinctions between the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect, along with the numerous irregular verbs that exist in the language; other challenging aspects include phrasal verbs, prepositions, and proper usage of articles depending on the context.

We beseech you to fasten your sit belt and enjoy your ride with us.

The blamed are not to be gods.

THE SUBJECT COMPLEMENT
A subject complement is a noun, pronoun, or an adjective that follows a linking verb to explain , identify, or describe the subject.
Examples
1. John is handsome
2. Cynthia seems quiet
3. John, the American rapper, is visiting Africa next month.
4. Andrew, the school driver, had an accident.

If the word that follows the linking verb (complement) is an adjective ( like in Examples 1 & 2), it is called predicate adjective,

If the complement is a noun (like in Example 3 & 4), it is called predicate nominative.

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ROOTS
A root is the basic part of a word to which a prefix or suffix is attached. Most roots come from Latin or Greek. Some roots come from other languages. By learning some common roots, you will be able to recognize the meaning of words that you would not understand otherwise.
In this lesson, we will study fifteen common roots that will help you expand your English vocabulary.
A List of Common Roots

1.- brev- Latin, meaning "short."
Example 1: "'It's' is an abbreviation of 'it is.'" That is, to write "it's" is "to make short" the phrase "it is."
Example 2: "Richard spoke to us briefly about his work in the Philippines." That is, he made a "short" talk about his work.

2. - cede- -ceed- -cess- Latin, meaning "go."
Example 1: "We who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep" (1 Thessalonians 4:15 RSV). That is, we will not "go before" those who have died in Christ.
Example 2: "Most American drivers exceed the speed limit on major highways." That is, they "go out" or "go beyond" the speed limit.

3. -cide- Latin, meaning "kill."
Example 1: "Su***de is one of the leading causes of death among American teenagers." That is, many teenagers "kill themselves."
Example 2: "Detective Pearson works in homicide." That is, he works in the department dealing with "manslaughter," "man-killing," or murder.
Example 3: "In some places, insecticides are contaminating the ground water." That is, "insect killing" agents are seeping into the water.

4. -clam-, -claim- Latin, meaning "shout" or "cry out."
Example 1: "An exclamation mark is used in English writing to express strong feeling." "Exclamation" means "to cry out."
Example 2: "Jesus came to proclaim release to the captives and to set at liberty those who are oppressed." That is, he came to "cry out before" the people a message of liberation.

GRAMMAR POINTS
● When a noun phrase is the subject of a sentence and begins with "a number of," a plural verb is used. When it begins with "the number of," a singular verb is used. *

Wrong: "The number of murders in American cities are declining."

Right: "The number of murders in American cities is declining."

Right: “A number of safeguards have been put in place by NASA to prevent another spacecraft explosion."

Collective Nouns

A collective noun refers to a group of people or things that are bound together as a unit. A collective noun is singular in form but refers to more than one person or thing. Examples: assembly, crew, fleet, family, flock, herd, jury, litter, swarm, school. Even though a collective noun is always singular in form, it can be singular or plural in the way it is used. Example: "The fleet has just arrived."

● If a collective noun is used in a way that makes us think of the group as a unit, it requires a singular verb. If it is used in a way that makes us think of the units within the group, it requires a plural verb.

Examples:

Singular: "This airline crew has an excellent safety record."

Plural: "The crew were bailing out one by one."

Singular: "The jury was carefully chosen."

Plural: "The jury were arguing among themselves."