Grammar Time
Either vs Neither
Either
“ Either ” implies a choice between two possible options. Note that the preposition “or” is used between these two options.
Examples:
🍃We can go to either the beach or the swimming pool.
(We can go to the beach or the pool.)
🍃Either we wait for the rain to stop or we must change our plans.
(We hope it stops raining or we have to change our plans.)
Neither
“ Neither ” indicates the agreement between two negative ideas. With “ neither ,” the two ideas are separated by the preposition “nor”.
Examples:
🍂Neither Henry nor Chris want to go to the beach.
(Neither Henry nor Chris want to go to the beach.)
🍂Neither the school nor the parents want to take responsibility for the problem.
(Neither the school nor the parents want to take responsibility for the problem.)
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Either vs Neither
Either
“ Either ” implies a choice between two possible options. Note that the preposition “or” is used between these two options.
Examples:
🍃We can go to either the beach or the swimming pool.
(We can go to the beach or the pool.)
🍃Either we wait for the rain to stop or we must change our plans.
(We hope it stops raining or we have to change our plans.)
Neither
“ Neither ” indicates the agreement between two negative ideas. With “ neither ,” the two ideas are separated by the preposition “nor”.
Examples:
🍂Neither Henry nor Chris want to go to the beach.
(Neither Henry nor Chris want to go to the beach.)
🍂Neither the school nor the parents want to take responsibility for the problem.
(Neither the school nor the parents want to take responsibility for the problem.)
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7 things negative people will do to you.
They will...
▪Demean your value;
▪Destroy your image
▪Drive you crazily!
▪Dispose your dreams!
▪Discredit your imagination!
▪Deframe your abilities and
▪Disbelieve your opinions!
Stay away from negative people!
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They will...
▪Demean your value;
▪Destroy your image
▪Drive you crazily!
▪Dispose your dreams!
▪Discredit your imagination!
▪Deframe your abilities and
▪Disbelieve your opinions!
Stay away from negative people!
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▪️What is the best synonym for the word "reluctant"?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Eager
47%
Unwilling
31%
Confident
6%
Cheerful
Five TOEFL Vocabulary
1. Ubiquitous (adj.)
Definition: Present or found everywhere.
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
2. Obfuscate (verb)
Definition: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Example: The company tried to obfuscate the facts with complex jargon.
3. Pernicious (adj.)
Definition: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example: The spread of misinformation can have pernicious consequences for public health.
4. Esoteric (adj.)
Definition: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too esoteric for most students.
5. Sagacious (adj.)
Definition: Having or showing good judgment; wise.
Example: Her sagacious advice helped the company avoid a costly mistake.
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1. Ubiquitous (adj.)
Definition: Present or found everywhere.
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
2. Obfuscate (verb)
Definition: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Example: The company tried to obfuscate the facts with complex jargon.
3. Pernicious (adj.)
Definition: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example: The spread of misinformation can have pernicious consequences for public health.
4. Esoteric (adj.)
Definition: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too esoteric for most students.
5. Sagacious (adj.)
Definition: Having or showing good judgment; wise.
Example: Her sagacious advice helped the company avoid a costly mistake.
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English Modal Verbs
Modal verbs are essential in English, helping us express ability, possibility, permission, necessity and more! 💠
🤩 CAN – Ability/Possibility: He can swim fast.
🤩 COULD – Past Ability/Possibility: I could read at 4 years old.
🤩 MAY – Permission/Future Possibility: May I enter?
🤩 MIGHT – Past Possibility: He might be late.
🤩 SHALL – Future Plans/Suggestions: Shall we meet at 6?
🤩 WILL – Predictions/Promises: It will rain tomorrow.
🤩 SHOULD – Advice/Expectation: You should study harder.
🤩 WOULD – Habits/Invitations: Would you like some coffee?
🤩 MUST – Necessity/Obligation: You must submit your work.
🤩 OUGHT TO – Strong Recommendation: You ought to apologize.
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Modal verbs are essential in English, helping us express ability, possibility, permission, necessity and more! 💠
🤩 CAN – Ability/Possibility: He can swim fast.
🤩 COULD – Past Ability/Possibility: I could read at 4 years old.
🤩 MAY – Permission/Future Possibility: May I enter?
🤩 MIGHT – Past Possibility: He might be late.
🤩 SHALL – Future Plans/Suggestions: Shall we meet at 6?
🤩 WILL – Predictions/Promises: It will rain tomorrow.
🤩 SHOULD – Advice/Expectation: You should study harder.
🤩 WOULD – Habits/Invitations: Would you like some coffee?
🤩 MUST – Necessity/Obligation: You must submit your work.
🤩 OUGHT TO – Strong Recommendation: You ought to apologize.
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Ernest Hemingway once said, “The most beautiful people we encounter in life are often those who have walked through fire.” They’ve faced defeat, endured pain, struggled with hardship, and experienced loss in ways that most of us can scarcely comprehend. Yet, it is through these trials that their true beauty emerges—not the kind that can be seen on the surface, but the kind that radiates from deep within.
These individuals have mastered the delicate art of resilience. They know what it’s like to be broken, to feel lost, and to question everything they once believed. Despite the weight of their struggles, they rise again, emerging stronger and more empathetic. It is this journey through darkness that shapes their hearts with unparalleled sensitivity. Having experienced suffering, they possess an extraordinary capacity for compassion.
Their beauty is not about how they look but about how they make others feel. It’s a quiet yet powerful presence that brings warmth and healing. They’ve learned to understand life on a deeper level, seeing the world not just with their eyes but with their hearts. Their understanding of human pain allows them to connect with others in a way that feels genuine, raw, and deeply comforting. They listen without judgment, offer support without expectation, and extend kindness without restraint.
What makes these people so special is that they have walked through their own storms and emerged with an appreciation for life that many who haven’t faced adversity might lack. It’s a gentle strength that comes from understanding that everything is temporary and that every struggle holds a lesson. Their hearts are filled with love—not only for those around them but for themselves—a love forged in the fire of their experiences.
Beauty like this doesn’t happen by chance. It is born from enduring the hardest parts of life and choosing, again and again, to move forward with an open heart. It’s a choice to see the good, even when things seem impossible. The most beautiful people aren’t simply lucky or gifted; they’ve faced the worst and found a way to rise above it, transforming their scars into strength and offering that strength to others.
So, when you encounter someone with this kind of beauty—someone whose spirit shines through their words and actions—remember that their light is born from their struggles. They’ve walked through the dark and emerged with a heart that knows love, kindness, and true compassion. That’s a beauty that cannot be bought or imitated. It is earned, hard-won, and absolutely priceless.
What does true beauty mean to you? How do you see it manifest in the people you admire most?
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These individuals have mastered the delicate art of resilience. They know what it’s like to be broken, to feel lost, and to question everything they once believed. Despite the weight of their struggles, they rise again, emerging stronger and more empathetic. It is this journey through darkness that shapes their hearts with unparalleled sensitivity. Having experienced suffering, they possess an extraordinary capacity for compassion.
Their beauty is not about how they look but about how they make others feel. It’s a quiet yet powerful presence that brings warmth and healing. They’ve learned to understand life on a deeper level, seeing the world not just with their eyes but with their hearts. Their understanding of human pain allows them to connect with others in a way that feels genuine, raw, and deeply comforting. They listen without judgment, offer support without expectation, and extend kindness without restraint.
What makes these people so special is that they have walked through their own storms and emerged with an appreciation for life that many who haven’t faced adversity might lack. It’s a gentle strength that comes from understanding that everything is temporary and that every struggle holds a lesson. Their hearts are filled with love—not only for those around them but for themselves—a love forged in the fire of their experiences.
Beauty like this doesn’t happen by chance. It is born from enduring the hardest parts of life and choosing, again and again, to move forward with an open heart. It’s a choice to see the good, even when things seem impossible. The most beautiful people aren’t simply lucky or gifted; they’ve faced the worst and found a way to rise above it, transforming their scars into strength and offering that strength to others.
So, when you encounter someone with this kind of beauty—someone whose spirit shines through their words and actions—remember that their light is born from their struggles. They’ve walked through the dark and emerged with a heart that knows love, kindness, and true compassion. That’s a beauty that cannot be bought or imitated. It is earned, hard-won, and absolutely priceless.
What does true beauty mean to you? How do you see it manifest in the people you admire most?
#Reading_of_the_day@koorEnglish
Dear beautiful soul read this, 🌸
🌄 One day, the mountain that feels impossible to climb — the one that weighs heavy on your soul — will be so far behind you, it’ll just look like a shadow in your rearview mirror. But what will remain is the strength, courage, and wisdom you gained from climbing it. 🏔️
💫 Because the real purpose of the mountain isn’t just to be conquered — it’s to help you discover who you truly are while rising above it.
Every tough season, every silent battle, every step forward through fear — it’s all shaping a stronger, kinder, *and more resilient* you.
Mountains may challenge you, but they also change you. And when it’s all said and done, you won’t be defined by the struggle… but by how beautifully you rose through it. 🦅
✨ So keep going. You're becoming someone you'll be proud of — and that is the real purpose of the mountain.
— A gentle reminder that challenges aren't just obstacles… they’re also opportunities to become who you're meant to be. 💭🌿💫
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🌄 One day, the mountain that feels impossible to climb — the one that weighs heavy on your soul — will be so far behind you, it’ll just look like a shadow in your rearview mirror. But what will remain is the strength, courage, and wisdom you gained from climbing it. 🏔️
💫 Because the real purpose of the mountain isn’t just to be conquered — it’s to help you discover who you truly are while rising above it.
Every tough season, every silent battle, every step forward through fear — it’s all shaping a stronger, kinder, *and more resilient* you.
Mountains may challenge you, but they also change you. And when it’s all said and done, you won’t be defined by the struggle… but by how beautifully you rose through it. 🦅
✨ So keep going. You're becoming someone you'll be proud of — and that is the real purpose of the mountain.
— A gentle reminder that challenges aren't just obstacles… they’re also opportunities to become who you're meant to be. 💭🌿💫
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Basic | Advanced
I'm fine. | I'm doing well, thank you for asking.
Come here. | Would you mind coming over for a moment?
Wait a minute. | Could you hold on for just a moment?
I'm sorry. | I sincerely apologize for that.
That's funny. | That's quite amusing.
I don't care. | I'm indifferent to that matter.
It's easy. | It's relatively straightforward.
I agree. | I believe that might be the case.
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I'm fine. | I'm doing well, thank you for asking.
Come here. | Would you mind coming over for a moment?
Wait a minute. | Could you hold on for just a moment?
I'm sorry. | I sincerely apologize for that.
That's funny. | That's quite amusing.
I don't care. | I'm indifferent to that matter.
It's easy. | It's relatively straightforward.
I agree. | I believe that might be the case.
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Comparison words and phrases
❉༺━━⭥🌸⭥━━༻❉.
Comparison words and phrases are used to indicate similarity or difference between two or more things. They can be used to show that two things are alike, different, or have a similar or contrasting relationship. Examples include "similar to", "like", "as well as", "unlike", "in comparison to", and "in contrast to".
Comparison Words and Phrases:
Similarity:
like
similar to
likewise
in the same way
similarly
also
as well as
both
the same as
alike
equally
not only ... but also
just as
Difference:
unlike
in contrast to
compared to
contrasted with
on the other hand
however
though
although
whereas
while
differ from
on the contrary
Other:
for example
in addition
moreover
furthermore
besides
even
just as
as
too
also
in fact
in any case
in the same way
in like manner
at the same time
at any rate
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Comparison words and phrases
❉༺━━⭥🌸⭥━━༻❉.
Comparison words and phrases are used to indicate similarity or difference between two or more things. They can be used to show that two things are alike, different, or have a similar or contrasting relationship. Examples include "similar to", "like", "as well as", "unlike", "in comparison to", and "in contrast to".
Comparison Words and Phrases:
Similarity:
like
similar to
likewise
in the same way
similarly
also
as well as
both
the same as
alike
equally
not only ... but also
just as
Difference:
unlike
in contrast to
compared to
contrasted with
on the other hand
however
though
although
whereas
while
differ from
on the contrary
Other:
for example
in addition
moreover
furthermore
besides
even
just as
as
too
also
in fact
in any case
in the same way
in like manner
at the same time
at any rate
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Forwarded from المشتاقون إلى الجنة💚
"إنّ الصلاةَ على النبيِّ مُحَمَّدٍ
تُرضي القلوبَ وتُذهبُ الأحزانا"
اللَّهُــمَّ صَلِّ وَسَـــلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ على نَبِيِّنَـــا مُحمَّد ﷺ عدد ماذكره الذاكرون وعدد ما غفل عن ذكره الغافلون"
#المشتاقون_إلى_الجنة
تُرضي القلوبَ وتُذهبُ الأحزانا"
اللَّهُــمَّ صَلِّ وَسَـــلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ على نَبِيِّنَـــا مُحمَّد ﷺ عدد ماذكره الذاكرون وعدد ما غفل عن ذكره الغافلون"
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It’s Not Always What Happens — It’s How You See It
We can’t always control what life throws at us, but we can decide how we respond. Sometimes, what feels like an inconvenience in the moment might be life’s quiet way of redirecting us toward something better.
Missed the bus? Maybe the next one brings an unexpected encounter.
Lost out on a sale? You might come across something even more perfect.
Broken umbrella? Perhaps it saved you from something worse ahead.
We’ve all heard the saying, “Whatever happens, happens for the best.” It’s more than just a comforting phrase — it’s a powerful mindset. When we begin to view challenges as redirections or hidden blessings, life becomes lighter, more meaningful, and easier to navigate.
Believe in your journey. Keep a hopeful heart.
And remember — Mind Over Matter. Your attitude often shapes your reality far more than the situation itself. ✨
#Motivation_of_the_day@koorEnglish
We can’t always control what life throws at us, but we can decide how we respond. Sometimes, what feels like an inconvenience in the moment might be life’s quiet way of redirecting us toward something better.
Missed the bus? Maybe the next one brings an unexpected encounter.
Lost out on a sale? You might come across something even more perfect.
Broken umbrella? Perhaps it saved you from something worse ahead.
We’ve all heard the saying, “Whatever happens, happens for the best.” It’s more than just a comforting phrase — it’s a powerful mindset. When we begin to view challenges as redirections or hidden blessings, life becomes lighter, more meaningful, and easier to navigate.
Believe in your journey. Keep a hopeful heart.
And remember — Mind Over Matter. Your attitude often shapes your reality far more than the situation itself. ✨
#Motivation_of_the_day@koorEnglish