the rain the match continued. In spite of the rain the match continued. Have you been in London? Have you been to London?
What is the total sum? How much does it come to? Last night, I dreamt with you. Last night, I dreamt about you.
Maya stopped to work at 5p.m. Maya stopped working at 5p.m. She got on the car and drove away. She got in the car and drove away.
We regret informing you that… We regret to inform you that… I don’t use a watch. I don’t wear a watch. Sindhu helped me carrying the box. Sindhu helped me carry the box.
It depends of the time. I t depends on the time. Leave me in peace! Leave me alone!
He spoke in by behalf. He spoke on by behalf. I like more July than May. I like July more than May.
PROBLEM PAIRS: In English there are a few pairs of words that pose considerable challenge to the students because of their similarity in form and function. A list of such confusing pairs is given below with their use in sentences. Unit- - - - - . Adapt-to adjust according to surroundings.
A plant adapts itself to its environment. Adopt -to choose; to accept a child as one’s own He had adopted a new method for solving sums. He had adopted his brother’s daughter. .
Affect - to cause influence; to produce a change (verb). The regular use of drugs affects health. Effect - influence; result (noun) There is no effect of your advice on him. .
Accept - to receive, not to decline (verb). He is bound to accept my offer this time. Except - leaving out (preposition) All were present for the meeting except the Joint Secretary. .
Assent - acceptance The President of India has given his assent to the new legislation. Ascent-rising side of a slope; rising up The ascent to China Peak in Nainital is difficult. . Artist- one devoted to fine arts, especially painting Tagore was a great artist, besides being a great poet.