Mrs O

⛔️ Stop "opening" everything!

Instead of using "open" for everything, here are precise verbs to sound Polish and refined. 👇

• Open the gift - Unwrap the gift

• Open the app - Launch the app

• Open the luggage - Unpack the luggage

• Open the curtains - Draw back/Pull back the curtains

• Open the bucket - Lift off the lid

• Open the bottle cap - Unscrew the bottle cap

• Open your fist - Unclench your fist

• Open the meeting - Commence the meeting

• Open the bag - Unzip/Unbuckle/Untie the bag

• Open the blanket - Unfold the blanket

• Open the tap - Turn on the tap

• Open the door - Unlock the door

Which is the best academic synonym for 'show'?
A) Demonstrate
B) Prove
C) Illustrate
D) All possible!

/ˌsaɪləns ɪz ˌbɛtə ðən ʌnˌnɛsəsəri 'dʒrɑːmə/

Did you know this trick in English? When one word ends with a T, and the next word begins with a Y, we can connect them and get a CH sound!

Get you
Meet you
Hit your

plan!

GOD FORBID VS GOD FORBIDS?
This is a common grammatical error made by many Nigerians so let's exam the rule to decipher the answer. ✌

The rule of concord states: Singular subject, singular verb, except (You and I).
Since verbs in their natural state are plural, and since God is singular subject, it automatically attracts a singular verb (Forbids). Therefore,

God forbid. ❌
God forbids. ✔

God forbid bad things. ❌
God forbids bad things. ✅

Hope you gained value?
@ Mrs O.

GERUNDS MADE EASY! 🚨

Do you know why we say:
✅ I enjoy reading
❌ NOT I enjoy to read

Let’s break it down 👇

📌 What is a Gerund?
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

✨ Formula:
Verb + -ing = Gerund (acts like a noun)

📘 Everyday Examples:
✔️ I enjoy listening to music.
✔️ She avoided talking about the issue.
✔️ We finished cleaning the house.

🚫 Common ESL Mistake:
❌ I enjoy to read
✅ I enjoy reading

🧠 Easy Trick to Remember:
If a verb talks about liking, enjoying, avoiding, or finishing, the next verb usually ends in -ing.

🔥 Mini Quiz (Comment your answer):
“I can’t stop ______ Netflix.”
A. watch
B. watching
C. to watch

💬 Drop your answer in the comments!
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